Julian Royds Gribble

Captain Julian Royds Gribble VC was a British Army officer who served during the First World War. He 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.

His courageous actions on the battlefield earned him this singular distinction, cementing his place in military history. Gribble's dedication and leadership represented the highest standards of the British Army during a time of global conflict.

In a tragic turn of events, his original Victoria Cross medal was destroyed in a house fire, and no replacement has ever been issued to his estate or family. Despite the loss of the physical medal, his legacy of valor remains preserved in the annals of military history.