Oliver Brooks

Military Person

1889 – 1940

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Who was Oliver Brooks?

Oliver Brooks VC was an English 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.

Born in Paulton, Somerset, he was 26 years old, and a lance-sergeant in the 3rd Battalion, Coldstream Guards, British Army during the First World War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.

On 8 October 1915 near Loos, France, Lance-Sergeant Brooks led a party of bombers against the enemy who had captured 200 yards of Allied trenches. The regaining of this lost ground was entirely due to the bravery and presence of mind of this NCO who accomplished his task in the midst of a hail of bombs from the enemy.

He later achieved the rank of sergeant.

His Victoria Cross is displayed at The Guards Regimental Headquarters, Wellington Barracks, London

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Born
May 31, 1889
Paulton
Nationality
  • United Kingdom
Profession
Died
Oct 25, 1940
Windsor

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on July 23, 2013

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