Only Man Awarded Both Victoria Cross & Iron Cross

AVictorian British army surgeon, William Manley, is the only man to have ever been awarded both the Victoria Cross and the Iron Cross. Join my Supporter’s Club Born in Dublin in 1831, William Manley served in the British army as a surgeon. He was involved in the campaigns in the Crimean War (Siege of sevastopol), New Zealans (battle of Gate Pa), Egypt (Tel el Kebir) and the Second Anglo Afghan War. Having received the Victoria Cross at the battle of Gate Pa (New Zealand), he then volunteered to provide medical assistance during the Franco-Prussian War (1870), where he was awarded the Iron Cross. He retired to heltenham, Gloucestershire, where he died in 1901. To this day, he is the only man to have been awarded both Britian and Germany’s highest medals for valour. Related Videos. The Double Victoria Cross Recipients: Noel Chavasse Arthur Martin- Leake Charles Upham Crimean War The Battle of Balaclava The Battle of Alma The Battle of Inkerman The Charge of the Light Brigade World War 2 Pegasus Bridge (D-Day 1944) Get My FREE Weekly Newsletter Get in touch: Chapters 0:00 Introduction 0:41 Early Life 1:18 Crimean War 2:34 New Zealand Wars 4:43 Battle of Gate Pa 6:29 Awarded Victoria Cross 7:15 Medical Victoria Crosses 8:00 The Franco-Prussian War 1870 11:04 Awarded Iron Cross 11:45 Later Career 12:29 Death & Legacy Chris Green isThe History Chap: Telling stories that bring British history to life. Explore the forgotten past. Get the facts behind the stories. Find out the real events behind films. Learn about the famous (and not so famous) characters See how the past connects to the present. Follow me at: Instagram: Facebook: My name is Chris Green and I love to share stories from British history. Not just because they are interesting but because, good or bad, they have shaped the world we live in today. History should not be stuffy or a long list of dates or kings & queens. So rather than lectures or Youtube animations, I tell stories that bring the past to life. My aim is to be chat as if I were having a coffee or meal with you. Jean in Maryland, USA recently wrote: “Chris, is the history teacher I wish I had at school!“ Just for the record, I do have a history degree in Medieval & Modern history from the University of Birmingham. Disclaimer: All opinions and comments expressed in the ’Comments’ section do not reflect the opinions of Chris Green Communication Ltd t/a The History Chap. All opinions and comments should contribute to the dialogue. Chris Green Communication Ltd does not condone written attacks, insults, racism, sexism, extremism, or otherwise questionable comments or material in the ’Comments’ section, and reserves the right to delete any comment violating this rule or to block any poster from the channel.