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Frederick George Dancox

VC
Frederick George Dancox VC.jpg
Born 1879
Worcester, England
Died 30 November 1917(1917-11-30) (aged 37–38)
near Masnieres, France
Buried
No known grave
Allegiance  United Kingdom
Service/branch Flag of the British Army.svg British Army
Rank Private
Unit The Worcestershire Regiment
Battles/wars World War I
Awards UK Victoria Cross ribbon bar.svg Victoria Cross

Private Frederick George Dancox VC (1878 – 30 November 1917) was a British 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.

Military career

Dancox was about 38 years old, and a private in the 4th Battalion, The Worcestershire Regiment, and was awarded the Victoria Cross for his deeds on 9 October 1917 at the Boesinghe sector, Belgium.

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