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Arthur Borton, English colonel, Victoria Cross recipient (died 1933)

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Arthur Borton

Recipient of the Victoria Cross

Lieutenant Colonel Arthur Drummond Borton was an English 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.
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Victoria Cross

Highest military decoration for valour in the UK

The Victoria Cross (VC) is the highest and most prestigious decoration of the British decorations system. It is awarded for valour "in the presence of the enemy" to members of the British Armed Forces and may be awarded posthumously. It was previously awarded to service…
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