‘Fantastically special’: all 10 Victoria Crosses awarded to Royal Marines go on show for first time
Summary
All 10 Victoria Cross medals ever awarded to Royal Marines are on display together for the first time at the new Royal Marines Experience museum in Portsmouth, UK. These medals represent acts of bravery from conflicts including the Crimean War and both World Wars and highlight the courage of young marines often working in small groups under dangerous conditions.Key Facts
- The Royal Marines have been awarded 10 Victoria Crosses in total.
- The medals have been kept in secure storage and are now publicly displayed permanently.
- The display is part of the £15 million Royal Marines Experience at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.
- Stories include Sgt Norman Augustus Finch, who stayed at his post despite severe injuries during the Zeebrugge Raid in 1918.
- L/Cpl Walter Richard Parker earned his VC for bravely rescuing wounded soldiers under fire during the 1915 Gallipoli campaign.
- The museum aims to show not just fighting but also acts like saving lives during war.
- The exhibit encourages visitors to think about the difficult choices made in dangerous moments.
- The Royal Marines recently returned to the Faroe Islands for security work, showing their ongoing role in modern military challenges.
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