Walter Norris Congreve

1862–1927 (age 65)

military officer

Biography

Walter Norris Congreve rose through the ranks of the British Army, earning the Victoria Cross during the Boer War and becoming known for leading with bravery and a deep concern for the welfare of his men.

He served with distinction through the Great War and later in the Mediterranean, where he died while on sea passage, leaving behind a record of courageous command and dedication to duty.

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