Edward Chapman, notable (VC) with a connection to Wales (Abergavenny, Gwent)

Edward Chapman

Won Victoria Cross in 1945 while serving with 3rd battalion, Monmouthshire regiment

Connection: Born Pontlottyn, Glamorgan 1920, died Abergavenny, Gwent 2002

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Later awarded BEM





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Sir Tasker Watkins
He was 25 when he won his victoria cross. (the first to be won by a welshman during world war 2). Sir tasker watkins, vc sir tasker watkins, the former deputy chief justice of england and lord justice of appeal died aged 88, was awarded a victoria cross f