HC Deb 01 February 1956 vol 548 c125W
Mr. Finlay

asked the Secretary of State for War the total number of Victoria Crosses gained by the Army since the inception of the decoration, specifying the regiments or corps concerned and the numbers relative to each.

Mr. Head

Eight hundred and sixty-four. The details are contained in the January edition of "Soldier" magazine, a copy of which I have placed in the Library of the House. I have also placed there a copy of the War Office publication "Lists of Recipients of the Victoria Cross" which contains more detailed information.