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Charles Hazlitt Upham, VC & Bar (21 September 1908 – 22 November 1994) was a New Zealand soldier who was awarded the Victoria Cross (VC) twice during the Second World War - for gallantry in Crete in May 1941, and in Egypt, in July 1942.
2 de ago. de 2023 · Learn about Charles Upham, who won the Victoria Cross twice for his bravery and leadership in the Second World War. He was captured by the Germans and sent to Colditz, where he escaped twice.
Learn about the life and achievements of Charles Upham, the only New Zealander to receive two Victoria Crosses for his bravery in World War II. Explore his early years, his actions on Crete and in the Western Desert, his capture and escape, and his civilian life.
1 de feb. de 2017 · Learn about the remarkable life of Charles Upham, the only combat soldier to win two Victoria Crosses in World War Two. He fought on Crete, in North Africa and as a POW in Colditz Castle.
27 de abr. de 2000 · Learn about the life and achievements of Charles Upham, the only combatant soldier to receive the Victoria Cross and Bar for his bravery in World War II. Read his stories of courage, resourcefulness and modesty in Crete, Egypt and Colditz.
A biography of Charles Upham, a farmer, soldier and prisoner of war who received the Victoria Cross for his actions in Greece and Libya during World War II. Learn about his early life, military career, wounds, escapes and later achievements.
Charles Upham's exceptional contributions to British heritage lie in his outstanding service during the Second World War. His extraordinary courage, tactical brilliance, and unwavering determination earned him the Victoria Cross, the Commonwealth's highest award for valor.
