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Captain Arthur Martin-Leake V. C. WW1
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Captain Arthur Martin-Leake V. C. WW1
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 black and white portrait 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 face of the enemy. 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. Amidst intense gunfire at Vlakfontein, he treated wounded soldiers, refusing water until his comrades had been offered some. He was shot three times but continued to tend to the wounded. At the age of 40, Martin-Leake won his second Victoria Cross during World War I, in November 1914, while serving with the Royal Army Medical Corps near Zonnebeke, Belgium. Despite coming under constant fire, he bravely rescued a number of wounded soldiers stranded close to German trenches. Martin-Leake's uniform, adorned with his Victoria Cross decorations and various other military accolades, adds to the sense of history and honor in this image. His unwavering courage and selflessness in the face of danger make him a true hero of both the Boer War and World War I. This portrait is a testament to the incredible acts of gallantry and valour displayed by soldiers during these historic conflicts.
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