The author has unearthed a forgotten archive of letters from the front and been allowed complete access to family correspondence to create a fascinating study of th e only man to receive the Victoria Cross twice "For Valour", Noel Godfrey Chavasse. '

Chavasse: Double VC

Ann Clayton

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Many heroes emerged during the First World War, but only one man was twice awarded the Victoria Cross during that conflict.  This was Captain Noel Godfrey Chavasse, serving in the Royal Army Medical Corps as Medical Officer to the 10th Battalion, the King’s (Liverpool Regiment) - the Liverpool Scottish.The author has unearthed a forgotten archive of his letters from the Front and been allowed access to the Chavasse family correspondence, photographs and other documents.The result is a fascinating study of a man who, while typical in almost every way of the Victorian/Edwardian middle class stands out for his simple courage and unflinching devotion to duty.This is a deeply moving story about a modest but heroic man seen against the background of his devoted family and the grim realities of the First World War.

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Chavasse: Double VC

Chavasse: Double VC