George Prowse, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

George Prowse

Recipient of the Victoria Cross

Date of Birth: 29-Aug-1886

Place of Birth: Gilfach Goch, Wales, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 27-Sep-1918

Profession: military personnel

Nationality: Wales

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Chief Petty Officer George Henry Prowse VC, DCM (29 August 1886 – 27 September 1918) was a British 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.
He served with the Royal Naval Division during the Gallipoli Campaign and in France on the Western Front where he was killed in action before the award of either of his decorations was announced.