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Captain Arthur Martin-Leake V. C
Lieutenant Colonel Arthur Martin-Leake, VC and Bar, VD, FRCS (4 April 1874 22 June 1953), English double recipient of the Victoria Cross. He was first awarded the VC in 1902 during the Second Boer War. While serving as a surgeon-captain in the South African Constabulary, he treated wounded soldiers under fire during an action at Vlakfontein. He was shot three times and refused water until his comrades had been offered some. He won his second V.C. at the age of 40 in November 1914 while serving with Royal Army Medical Corps near Zonnebeke, Belgium. He rescued a number of wounded soldiers stranded close to German trenches despite coming under constant fire. What a guy! Date: 1915
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This powerful photograph captures the unwavering bravery and heroism of Lieutenant Colonel Arthur Martin-Leake, VC and Bar, a double recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest military decoration for valor in the British military. Born on April 4, 1874, Martin-Leake first earned his Victoria Cross in 1902 during the Second Boer War while serving as a surgeon-captain in the South African Constabulary. During an action at Vlakfontein, he treated wounded soldiers under heavy fire, refusing water until his comrades had been offered some. He was shot three times but continued to attend to the wounded, demonstrating an extraordinary level of courage and selflessness. At the age of 40, Martin-Leake earned his second Victoria Cross during World War I, in November 1914, while serving with the Royal Army Medical Corps near Zonnebeke, Belgium. Amidst constant enemy fire, he rescued a number of wounded soldiers stranded close to German trenches, carrying them to safety one by one. Martin-Leake's heroic actions on the battlefield are a testament to his unwavering commitment to saving lives and his unyielding courage in the face of danger. This photograph, taken in 1915, captures the essence of a true hero and serves as a reminder of the incredible sacrifices made by soldiers and medical personnel during times of war.
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