Mark of the Lion: the Story of Charles Upham VC & Bar
the story of charles upham vc and bar
$32.00
- Paperback
320 pages
- Release Date
4 June 2003
Summary
Mark of the Lion: The Extraordinary Courage of Charles Upham VC & Bar
Charles Upham, a New Zealand sheep farmer, became a legend during World War II, earning the Victoria Cross twice for his unparalleled bravery. In Crete and North Africa, he single-handedly destroyed enemy machine-gun posts and spearheaded assaults on heavily defended positions.
His actions redefined heroism and cemented his place in Kiwi folklore. Captured and imprisoned for much of the war, Upham cont…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780143018643 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0143018647 |
| Author: | Kenneth Sandford |
| Publisher: | Penguin Group (NZ) |
| Imprint: | Penguin Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 4 June 2003 |
| Weight: | 284g |
| Dimensions: | 199mm x 129mm x 26mm |
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About The Author
Kenneth Sandford
Kenneth Sandford was a part-time author. He was Crown Prosecutor in Hamilton for 22 years before moving to Wellington to become the first Chairman of the Accident Compensation Corporation in 1973, which established New Zealand’s unique form of no-fault accident insurance. In 1981 he returned to the Law and was awarded the Companion of the Order fo St Michael and St George for public service. Kenneth died in 2005 aged 91.
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