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Eric Charles Twelves Wilson

Victoria Cross recipient

Died when: 96 years 82 days (1154 months)
Star Sign: Libra

 

Eric Charles Twelves Wilson

Lieutenant Colonel Eric Charles Twelves Wilson VC (2 October 1912 – 23 December 2008) was an English British Army officer and colonial administrator.He received 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.

At the time of his death, he was last surviving British Army recipient of the Victoria Cross in the Second World War, and the earliest and oldest recipient.


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