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Joseph Edward WoodallJoseph Edward Woodall 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. Details He was 21 years old, and a Lance-Sergeant in the 1st Bn., The Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own), British Army during the First World War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC. On 22 April 1918 at La Pannerie, France, Lance-Sergeant Woodall was in charge of a platoon which was held up during an advance by a machine-gun. On his own initiative he rushed forward and single-handed captured the gun and eight men. He then collected 10 men and rushed a farmhouse from which heavy fire was coming, taking 30 prisoners. Shortly afterwards when the officer in charge was killed, he took entire command, reorganising and disposing the two platoons most skilfully. Throughout the day this NCO was constantly encouraging the men and finding out and sending back invaluable information. Further information He later achieved the rank of Captain. The medal His Victoria Cross is displayed at the Royal Green Jackets Museum (Winchester, England). Reference See also External links This page has been migrated from the Victoria Cross Reference with permission.
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