HC Deb 21 February 1901 vol 89 c661
MR. JOHN CAMPBELL (Armagh, S.)

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War if he can say how many Victoria Crosses have been bestowed since the beginning of the South African War.

THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR WAR (Mr. BRODRICK,) Surrey, Guildford

Thirty-nine Victoria Crosses have been granted up to date.

MR. JOHN CAMPBELL

What number of these crosses have been awarded to the Boers?