Lt Col Richard Annesley West VC MC DSO&BAR
(1878-1918)

Victoria Cross recipient, Companion of the Distinguished Service Order (and Bar), British Armed Forces Military Cross recipient, and British Army Lieutenant Colonel

Died aged c. 40

Richard J Annesley West, VC, DSO & Bar, MC (26 September 1878 – 2 September 1918) was a British Army officer and an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

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Lt. Col. Richard Annesley West V.C. D.S.O. & BAR M.C. North Irish Horse & Tank Corps 1878-1918 Born in this house on 26 September 1878 For conspicuous bravery and leadership on 21 August and for his self sacrifice at Courcelles France on 2 September 1918 when he was killed in action

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