Roland Elcock
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Roland Elcock
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Major Roland Edward Elcock VC MM was an English 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. Elcock was born on 5 June 1899. He initially enlisted in the British Army in October 1914 when he was 15. Being underage for army service, he was discharged when his real age was discovered. He worked as a clerk in Wolverhampton before re-enlisting at the age of 18. He was 19 years ol
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English recipient of the Victoria Cross
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2023-10-29T12:06:40Z
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