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The Victoria Cross Hunters In search of Valour Episode 3 From Battlefield to King
How does an extraordinary act of courage on the battlefield become a Victoria Cross?
In Episode 3 of The Victoria Cross Hunters: In Search of Valour, Ron Howard and Adam Pearce trace the approval journey—from the original recommendation and supporting evidence, through the military chain of command, to final approval by the monarch.
Who could recommend someone for the VC? What evidence was required? Could a recommendation be rejected—or even refused by the King or Queen? And how has the process changed since the medal was created in 1856?
Join us as we explore the decisions, paperwork and…
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