Stanley Hollis
Stanley Elton Hollis VC (21 September 1912 – 8 February 1972) 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.
He has the unique distinction of receiving the only Victoria Cross awarded on D-Day (6 June 1944).
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