The Victoria Cross (VC) is the highest and most prestigious award of the British honours system. It is awarded for valour "in the presence of the enemy" to members of the British Armed Forces. It may be awarded posthumously. It was previously awarded to Commonwealth countries, most of which have established their own honours systems and no longer recommend British honours.
Just to let all 2SAS relatives and interested people know - my book SAS Operation Pistol is now advertised on Amazon UK and many European sites. It covers southern Italy - Operation Pistol - and the murder story I uncovered. Father was one of 10 Croix De Guerre at Silver Star medal...
My grandfather, Charles P. O'Bryan, center back row. I copied the picture to share with my mom. Thank you for sharing all of these pictures. I will keep searching for more of Grandpa Charles.
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