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Charles Upham

Recipient of the Victoria Cross (1908-1994) · New Zealand · On the map · Died at 86

Charles Hazlitt Upham was a New Zealand soldier during the Second World War. He is one of three people to be awarded a Victoria Cross (VC) twice and the only fighting combatant to be so honoured, the others being doctors Arthur Martin-Leake and Noel Godfrey Chavasse.

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Awards

Victoria Cross
Mentioned in Despatches
Order of Honour

About this person

Country
New Zealand
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1908 to 1994 · aged 86