Stanley Hollis
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Stanley Elton Hollis VC (21 September 1912 – 8 February 1972)[2][3] was a British 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.
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Stanley Elton Hollis | |
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Born | (1912-09-21)21 September 1912 Middlesbrough, North Riding of Yorkshire, England |
Died | 8 February 1972(1972-02-08) (aged 59) Liverton Mines, North Riding of Yorkshire |
Buried | Acklam Cemetery, Middlesbrough 54.5366°N 1.2417°W / 54.5366; -1.2417 |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | 1939–1944 |
Rank | Warrant Officer Class 2 |
Service number | 4390973[1] |
Unit | Green Howards |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
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He had the distinction of receiving the only Victoria Cross awarded on D-Day (6 June 1944).[4]