This book was commissioned and published by This England "to create a definitive and lasting work of reference as a tribute to the bravery of the men themselves."
Since its foundation in 1856, there have been many claims, particularly among family descendants, that a kinsman had received the Victoria Cross. Until this book was published, those claims have been difficult to prove or deny without access to Ministry of Defence files and other Service lists, resulting in lingering disputes.
Read more about this topic: The Register Of The Victoria Cross
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