Edgar Myles facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Edgar Kinghorn Myles
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| Born | 29 July 1894 East Ham, Essex, England |
| Died | 31 January 1977 (aged 82) Bishopsteignton, Devon, England |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
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British Army |
| Years of service | 1914–1928 1939–1940 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Service number | 9311 |
| Unit | Welsh Regiment Worcestershire Regiment King's Regiment (Liverpool) |
| Battles/wars | First World War Second World War |
| Awards | Victoria Cross Distinguished Service Order Mentioned in dispatches |
Captain Edgar Kinghorn Myles was a brave British Army officer. He was born on July 29, 1894, in England. He is famous for receiving the Victoria Cross (VC). This is the highest award for bravery a soldier can get. It is given to British and Commonwealth forces for incredible courage in battle.
A Heroic Soldier: Edgar Kinghorn Myles
Edgar Kinghorn Myles served in the First World War and the Second World War. He showed amazing bravery during his time in the army. He was a Second lieutenant in the Welsh Regiment. Later, he joined the Worcestershire Regiment.
His Amazing Bravery in Battle
On April 9, 1916, during the First World War, Myles was in a place called Sanna-i-Yat in Mesopotamia. There was heavy fighting. He saw wounded soldiers lying in the open, close to enemy fire.
Myles went out alone several times from his trench. He risked his own life to help these injured men. He was under heavy rifle fire, but he kept going. On one occasion, he carried a wounded officer to safety. This was a very dangerous situation.
For his incredible courage, he was awarded the Victoria Cross. The official statement about his award said:
2nd Lt Edgar Kinghorn Myles, Welsh R. For most conspicuous bravery. He went out alone on several occasions in front of our advance trenches, and, under heavy rifle fire and at great personal risk, assisted wounded men lying in the open. On one occasion he carried in a wounded officer to a place of safety under circumstances of great danger.
After the War
After the First World War, Myles continued his military career. In 1923, he joined the King's Regiment (Liverpool) as a lieutenant. He was later promoted to the rank of Captain.
Edgar Kinghorn Myles's Victoria Cross is a very important medal. You can see it on display at the Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum in Worcester, England. He passed away on January 31, 1977.
