John Niel Randle, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

John Niel Randle

World War II soldier awarded the Victoria Cross

Date of Birth: 22-Dec-1917

Place of Birth: Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Date of Death: 04-May-1944

Profession: military personnel

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

John Niel Randle VC (22 December 1917–6 May 1944) was a recipient of the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. His was one of three World War II VCs awarded for action in India, the others being awarded to John Pennington Harman (also at the Battle of Kohima) and Abdul Hafiz (VC) at the Battle of Imphal.