Victoria Cross

GPTKB entity

Statements (207)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_insignia
gptkb:military_honors
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Commonwealth_nations
gptkb:heroism
gptkb:British_Army
gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkb:Royal_Navy
gptkb:British_Armed_Forces
British military history
acts of heroism
gptkbp:award gptkb:United_Kingdom
bravery
gallantry
British and Commonwealth forces
gptkbp:awarded_by gptkb:Commonwealth_nations
gptkb:the_British_Army
gptkb:the_Royal_Air_Force
gptkb:Monarch
gptkb:the_Royal_Navy
various conflicts
gptkbp:awarded_for gptkb:sacrifice
over 1,300
acts of valor
selflessness
gallantry
extraordinary bravery
leadership in battle
heroic actions
valour in the face of the enemy
acts of exceptional bravery
gptkbp:awarded_to gptkb:military_personnel
gptkb:Pilot
gptkb:naval_warfare
gptkb:Soldier
gptkb:Monarch
gptkb:individuals
acts of valor
members of the armed forces
non-commissioned officers
in times of war
in times of peace
multiple times to the same individual
over 1,300 recipients
gptkbp:awards over 1,300
1,358
extreme bravery
gptkbp:battle_honors gptkb:true
gptkbp:class single class
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:criteria acts of valor
acts of bravery
gallantry in the face of the enemy
gptkbp:design gptkb:cross
cross pattée
bronze medal
bronze cross
gptkbp:established 1856
gptkbp:established_in gptkb:Queen_Victoria
1856
gptkbp:first_awarded gptkb:Charles_Davis_Lucas
gptkb:2023
gptkb:Crimean_War
1856
1857
gptkbp:founded_in 1856
gptkbp:governed_by Royal Warrant
gptkbp:has_history in military tradition
gptkbp:has_style each medal is different
gptkbp:historical_significance recognition of valor
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Victoria Cross
gptkbp:influenced military awards worldwide
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Napoleonic_Wars
gptkbp:inscription For Valour
gptkbp:inspired other military honors
gptkbp:inspired_by other military honors
gptkbp:is_a_rare_honor in military awards
gptkbp:is_a_subject_of gptkb:educational_programs
historical research
historical reenactments
national celebrations
films and television shows
military parades
artistic representations
numerous documentaries
military history courses
military awards ceremonies
public commemorations
biographies of recipients
government honors lists
gptkbp:is_a_symbol_of national pride
gptkbp:is_considered highest military honor in the UK
gptkbp:is_often_referenced_in in military literature
gptkbp:is_often_seen_in in military museums
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:British_honors_system
gptkbp:is_recognized_as internationally
gptkbp:material bronze
gptkbp:notable_awards gptkb:World_War_I
gptkb:World_War_II
gptkb:Afghanistan_War
gptkb:Iraq_War
gptkbp:notable_feature unique design
gptkbp:notable_for awarded to both officers and enlisted personnel
only 1,358 awarded as of 2021
gptkbp:notable_recipients gptkb:Robert_Sherriff
gptkb:Thomas_Edward_Lawrence
gptkb:Richard_Annand
gptkb:Henry_Thomas
gptkb:Henry_Tandey
gptkb:Thomas_Baker
gptkb:John_Mc_Crae
gptkb:Alfred_John_Boulton
gptkb:David_Gallaher
gptkb:James_Edward_Mc_Cudden
gptkb:William_George_Mc_Kenzie
gptkb:Alfred_John_Shout
gptkb:George_Cross
gptkb:Frederick_Roberts
gptkb:John_H._Williams
gptkb:Alfred_Shout
gptkb:William_Johnstone
gptkb:Victoria_Cross_for_Australia
gptkb:William_Henry_Johnson
gptkb:Charles_Upham
gptkb:Edward_Thomas
gptkb:William_H._Mc_Kenzie
gptkb:Noel_Chavasse
gptkb:John_Simpson_Kirkpatrick
gptkb:James_Ashworth
gptkb:John_William_Houghton
gptkb:James_Mc_Cudden
gptkb:George_Mc_Elroy
gptkb:Henry_William_Mc_Gowan
gptkb:John_Mc_Nair
gptkb:William_Mc_Fadzean
gptkb:John_Mc_Kenzie
John William Smith
David Gallantry
Victoria Cross recipients
George Cross recipients
Victoria Cross recipients from World War I
Victoria Cross recipients from World War II
Edward Kenna
recent recipients
Victoria Cross recipients from Australia
Victoria Cross recipients from Canada
Victoria Cross recipients from India
Victoria Cross recipients from New Zealand
Victoria Cross recipients from South Africa
Victoria Cross recipients from the Commonwealth
Victoria Cross recipients from the UK
gptkbp:often_worn on the left breast
gptkbp:opening_ceremony investiture
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:British_honors_system
British military tradition
gptkbp:posthumous_recognition gptkb:common
gptkb:true
yes
possible
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Order_of_the_Bath
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Order_of_the_Bath
gptkbp:recipients gptkb:Charles_Davis_Lucas
gptkbp:recognized_by military institutions
the British government
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:military_personnel
gptkb:heroism
gptkb:military
gptkb:medal
gptkb:conflict
gptkb:military_history
gptkb:Public_service
gptkb:sacrifice
gptkb:battle
gptkb:military_insignia
gptkb:war
gptkb:military_honors
gptkb:military_forces
bravery
courage
combat
recognition
valor
British military
gallantry
heroic acts
military valor
distinguished service
military recognition
honorary awards
military bravery
military gallantry
gptkbp:ribbon gptkb:red
crimson
gptkbp:succeeded_by gptkb:George_Cross
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Conspicuous_Gallantry_Cross
gptkb:George_Cross
gptkbp:symbolizes bravery
courage
gptkbp:worn_by on the left breast
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Queen_Victoria
gptkb:Air_Force_Cross
gptkb:Distinguished_Flying_Cross
gptkb:Distinguished_Service_Order
gptkb:Canadian_soldiers
gptkb:The_Royal_Gurkha_Rifles
gptkb:Military_Cross
gptkb:French_Croix_de_Guerre
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4