Coffin, Clifford b. February 10, 1870 d. February 4, 1959 World War I Victoria Cross Recipient. Holding the temporary rank of Brigadier General in the Corps of Royal Engineers, British Army in the Commander 25th Infantry Brigade during World War I, he was given the Victoria Cross, which is the highest and most prestigious award that can be given to a British soldier. His act of bravery came on July 31, 1917 when his command was held up in attack because of heavy machine gun and rifle fire. With disregard to his own safety, walking under heavy...[Read More] (Bio by: Whispers From The Grave) Holy Trinity Churchyard, Colemans Hatch, East Sussex, England
b. February 10, 1870 d. February 4, 1959