Charles Edwin Stone facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Charles Edwin Stone
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| Born | 4 February 1889 Ripley, Derbyshire |
| Died | 29 August 1952 (aged 63) Derby, Derbyshire |
| Buried |
Belper Cemetery
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| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service/ |
 British Army |
| Years of service | 1914–1919 |
| Rank | Bombardier |
| Unit | Royal Field Artillery |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
| Awards |  Victoria CrossMilitary Medal |
Charles Edwin Stone was a brave English soldier who lived from 1889 to 1952. He earned the Victoria Cross (VC), which is the highest award for bravery in the face of the enemy. This special medal is given to soldiers from Britain and Commonwealth countries.
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Who Was Charles Edwin Stone?
Charles Edwin Stone was born in a town called Ripley in Derbyshire, England. When he was 29 years old, he was serving in the British Army during World War I. He was a gunner in a unit called the 'C' Battery 83rd Brigade of the Royal Field Artillery.
What is the Victoria Cross?
The Victoria Cross is the most important medal for bravery in the British military. It is given to people who show amazing courage when facing the enemy. It's a very rare award, and only the bravest soldiers receive it.
Charles Stone's Incredible Bravery
Charles Stone earned his Victoria Cross on 21 March 1918. This happened at a place called Caponne Farm in France. He had been working at his gun for six hours. During this time, he was under heavy attack from gas and shells.
Even after all that, Gunner Stone was sent to the back with an important message. He delivered the message, but he didn't stop there. He bravely went back to the front lines. He carried a rifle to help his fellow soldiers.
He helped to stop the enemy who were advancing on a sunken road. First, he lay out in the open, facing heavy machine-gun fire. Then, he moved to the side of two rear guns. He held off the enemy all by himself. Later, he was part of a group that captured an enemy machine-gun and four enemy soldiers.
After the War
After his amazing act of bravery, Charles Stone continued to serve. He later reached the rank of Bombardier. This is a non-commissioned officer rank in the artillery.
Charles Edwin Stone is buried in Belper, which is also in Derbyshire. His Victoria Cross medal is now on display. You can see it at the Royal Artillery Museum in Woolwich, England. It reminds everyone of his incredible courage.
