Henry Weale
Recipient of the Victoria Cross
Died when: 61 years 103 days (735 months)Star Sign: Libra
Henry Weale VC (2 October 1897 – 13 January 1959) was a Welsh 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.
He was 20 years old, and a Lance-Corporal in the 14th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, British Army during the First World War when the deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.
He later achieved the rank of sergeant.The Army Reserve centre in Queensferry, North Wales is now named the Henry Weale VC Hall.
He was born in Shotton, Flintshire and is buried at Rhyl.In 2010 a memorial garden was opened in Shotton in memory of Henry Weale.
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