WE NEED YOUR HELP

It is a general misconception that graves of men awarded the Victoria Cross are looked after and protected by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Only those VC's that were killed on the battlefields during the First and Second World Wars are commemorated either with a grave or a memorial.

The CWGC, on behalf of the MOD, also looks after the graves of seven other VC recipients including Lieutenant Colonel Herbert 'H' Jones and Sergeant Ian McKay, both killed in the Falklands and Corporal Bryan Budd, who lost his life in Afghanistan.

The responsibility for the upkeep of graves belonging to VC recipients, who died in other conflicts or of old age, lies with their relatives.

Many of these burial plots have fallen into disrepair and suffer from neglect. Families and relatives have dwindled or died out and sometimes the descendants are unaware that they exist, or they simply cannot afford to maintain them.

In some cases the burial rights have expired completely meaning families do not have a legal right to replace headstones.

We do not get any funding from the govt or any other organisation, we rely solely on the support and generosity of the public.

You can now donate to us by using your phone. Just Text VCUK13 £2 (or any other amount) to 70070 to donate to Victoria Cross Trust and make a difference today.

Cheques & Postal Orders can be made payable to Victoria Cross Trust and sent to Victoria Cross Trust 97 Netherhall Road Doncaster DN1 2QA

HOW YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Clifford Coffin VC Colemans Hatch East Sussex

Felix West VC Sunningdale Berkshire

Interview with patron of the Victoria Cross Trust Mr Duane Ashworth, father of L/Cpl James Ashworth VC

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