Rupert Price Hallowes facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rupert Price Hallowes
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| Born | 5 May 1881 Redhill, Surrey |
| Died | 30 September 1915 (aged 34) Hooge, Belgium |
| Buried |
Bedford House Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery
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| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service/ |
 British Army |
| Years of service | 1914–1915 |
| Rank | Second Lieutenant |
| Unit | Artists' Rifles The Middlesex Regiment |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
| Awards | Victoria Cross Military Cross |
Rupert Price Hallowes was a very brave British soldier. He lived from 1881 to 1915. He received the Victoria Cross, which is the highest award for bravery in the face of the enemy. It is given to soldiers from the United Kingdom and Commonwealth countries. He also received the Military Cross.
Rupert Hallowes: A Brave Soldier
Rupert was born in Redhill, Surrey. His parents were F. B. and Mary Ann Taylor Hallowes.
When World War I started, Rupert joined the army. He became a temporary second lieutenant in the 4th Battalion of The Middlesex Regiment. He was 34 years old during the war.
His amazing bravery happened between September 25 and 30, 1915. This was during fighting in Hooge, Belgium. He showed incredible courage during these days.
His Awards and Legacy
Rupert Hallowes was given the Victoria Cross for his actions. This award is very special. It shows he was extremely brave.
His Victoria Cross medal is now kept at the National Army Museum. This museum is in Chelsea, London.
Before the war, Rupert was a scoutmaster. A scoutmaster is a leader in the Scouting movement. He is one of 32 people linked to Scouting who won the Victoria Cross.
There is also a special memorial for Rupert Hallowes. You can find it at the Neath Port Talbot Hospital. It is on the ground floor near the entrance to 'Out Patients'.
