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Stanley Hollis

Recipient of the Victoria Cross

Died when: 59 years 140 days (712 months)
Star Sign: Libra

 

Stanley Hollis

Stanley Elton Hollis VC (21 September 1912 – 8 February 1972) 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.

He had the distinction of receiving the only Victoria Cross awarded on D-Day (6 June 1944).


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