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George Onions From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Have questions? Find out how to ask questions and get answers. Jump to: navigation, search George Onions VC (born Bilston, Staffordshire March 2, 1883 – died April 2, 1944) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. He was 35 years old, and a Lance-Corporal in the 1st Battalion, The Devonshire Regiment, British Army during the First World War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC. On 22 August 1918 south of Achiet-le-Petit, France, Lance-Corporal Onions, having been sent out with one man to get in touch with the battalion on the right flank (actually he may have just wandered off with his pal to have a ciggie!), saw the enemy advancing in large numbers. Seizing his opportunity, he boldly placed himself and his comrade on the flank of the advancing enemy and opened fire.
