Richard Henry Burton

Private Richard Henry Burton VC 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

Burton was 21 years old and a private in the 1st Battalion, Duke of Wellington's Regiment, British Army, during the Second World War at Monte Ceco, near Palazzuolo sul Senio, north-east of Florence when the following deed took place. It was for this that he was awarded the Victoria Cross.
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Further information

Burton was born in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire where he worked as a bricklayer. He moved to Scotland in later life. He achieved the rank of corporal.

The medal

The medal is on display in the Lord Ashcroft Gallery, Imperial War Museum, London.