Richard Annesley West, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Richard Annesley West

Recipient of the Victoria Cross

Date of Birth: 26-Sep-1878

Place of Birth: Cheltenham, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 02-Sep-1918

Profession: military personnel

Nationality: South Africa

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Richard Annesley West, (26 September 1878 – 2 September 1918) was a British Army officer and an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.