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From Private soldier to Brigadier, Arthur Blackburn has a truly impressive life story. Captain Borella is equally as inspiring, with service in both World Wars and heroic tales that is worthy of a blockbuster movie.
This week's VC recipients, Second Lieutenant Frederick Birks and Trooper John Bisdee were recognised for their acts of bravery in The Boer War and World War 1.