Michael Wilson Heaviside | |
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Born | 20 October 1880 Gilesgate, County Durham, England |
Died | 26 April 1939 Craghead, County Durham, England |
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Rank | Private |
Unit | Royal Army Medical Corps Durham Light Infantry |
Battles / wars | Second Boer War World War I |
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Michael Wilson Heaviside VC (20 October 1880 – 26 April 1939) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.