Theodore Hardy
British military chaplain (1863–1918) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Theodore Bayley Hardy, VC, DSO, MC (20 October 1863 – 18 October 1918) was a British Army chaplain and a 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. In addition to the VC, Hardy had been awarded the Distinguished Service Order and Military Cross, making him one of the most decorated non-combatants of the First World War.
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Theodore Bayley Hardy | |
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Born | (1863-10-20)20 October 1863 Exeter, England |
Died | 18 October 1918(1918-10-18) (aged 54) Rouen, France |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | 1916–1918 |
Rank | Chaplain to the Forces 4th Class |
Unit | Army Chaplains' Department |
Battles/wars | First World War |
Awards | Victoria Cross Distinguished Service Order Military Cross Mentioned in Despatches |
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