David Philip Hirsch VC (28 December 1896 – 23 April 1917) was a British Army officer during World War I who was a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest decoration for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to a member of the British and Commonwealth forces.

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  • David Philip Hirsch VC (28 December 1896 – 23 April 1917) was a British Army officer during World War I who was a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest decoration for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to a member of the British and Commonwealth forces.
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  • 2nd Lt. (A/Capt.) David Philip Hirsch, late York R. For most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty in attack. Having arrived at the first objective, Capt. Hirsch, although already twice wounded, returned over fire-swept slopes to satisfy himself that the defensive flank was being established. Machine gun fire was so intense that it was necessary for him to be continuously up and down the line encouraging his men to dig and hold the position. He continued to encourage his men by standing on the parapet and steadying them in the face of machine gun fire and counterattack until he was killed. His conduct throughout was a magnificent example of the greatest devotion to duty.
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  • David Philip Hirsch VC (28 December 1896 – 23 April 1917) was a British Army officer during World War I who was a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest decoration for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to a member of the British and Commonwealth forces.
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  • David Philip Hirsch
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