Distinguished Gallery

Captain Charles Upham

Portrait of double VC winner, Captain Charles Upham (). Born in New Zealand, Upham was a sheep farmer who distinguished himself during World War Two on two occasions. On July 14th/15th 1942, Captain Upham led an attack on a strong enemy position at El Ruweisat Ridge in the Western Desert. Despite being wounded in one arm, he destroyed a tank and several guns and vehicles, returning to his company after his wound was dressed and remaining with them until he was severely wounded and captured. Previous to that in May 1941, he had won the Victoria Cross for conspicuous gallantry during operations in Crete. He is one of only three men to have won the Victoria Cross and Bar since its institution in 1856. The other two, Lieutenant-Colonel Arthur Martin-Leake and Captain Noel Chavasse are also included in this picture

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Sir Archdale Wilson, 1st Baronet, British soldier

Vintage 19th century photograph: Sir Archdale Wilson, 1st Baronet (1803 - 9 May 1874) was a distinguished soldier in the British Indian Army, who fought at the siege of Bharatpur in 1825-6, and was commended for his part in the capture of Delhi when that city staged a rebellion against British colonial government, being made K.C.B. 17 November 1853, and created a baronet 8 January 1858

Serbian Crown Prince Alexander (1888-1934) photographed upon a arrival to London in 1916

Serbian Crown Prince Alexander (1888-1934) photographed upon a arrival to London in 1916. The Prince was the second son of King Peter I whose elder brother Prince George renounced his claim to the throne. He distinguished himself during the Balkan war of 1912-1913 and commanded the Serbian armies during the First World War, acting as regent when his father fell ill in 1914. He became King Alexander I of the newly formed state of Yugoslavia in 1921, establishing a royal dictatorship in 1929. He was assassinated in Marseilles in 1934. Date: 1916

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