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James Upton

Recipient of the Victoria Cross (1888–1949)

PersonDied aged 61humanQ6144529

Born: May 3, 1888
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Died: August 10, 1949
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Birthplace: Lincoln
Place of death: Edgware
Citizenship: United Kingdom
, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland(until 1927)
Occupation: military personnel
Languages spoken, written or signed: English

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Corporal James Upton VC was a British Army soldier and an English recipient of the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

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Awards: Victoria Cross
Participated in conflict: World War I
Military branch: British Army
Given name: James
Family name: Upton
Allegiance: United Kingdom
Sex or gender: male
Place of burial: Golders Green Crematorium
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