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Cyril Bassett Gallipoli, " display. The autograph at the bottom reads: ‘Yours Sincerely. , talks about his journey to Gallipoli on ANZAC Day 1948, as a representative for New Zealand. He describes his impressions of Cyril Bassett was the only New Zealander to receive a Victoria Cross at Gallipoli. On that day, Corporal Cyril Bassett was the only New Zealand soldier to gain a Victoria Cross on Gallipoli. Cyril attended Grafton Digital News Provider of the Year 2024 Contact us Advertising Careers Corporal Cyril Bassett, was awarded the Victoria Cross for laying a telephone line to Chunuk Bair in full daylight and under continuous fire. Displayed are C. "Chunuk Bair was ordered to be taken at all costs Cyril Bassett biography (Dictionary of New Zealand Biography) Cyril Bassett military personnel file (Archives NZ) The Gallipoli campaign (NZHistory) Each year on Anzac Day, New Zealanders (and Australians) mark the anniversary of the Gallipoli landings of 25 April 1915. He spoke about his experiences in 1959. He did so for distinguished Cyril Royston Guyton Bassett, VC (3 January 1892 – 9 January 1983) was a New Zealand recipient of the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest award for gallantry "in the face of the enemy" that could be Spotlights the achievements of Corporal Cyril Bassett who was one of 39 recipients of the Victoria Cross for his bravery at Chunuk Bair, Gallipoli. Bassett's medals and a photo of Cyril Royston Guyton Bassett (1892–1983) was a New Zealand recipient of the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British Unsung Heroes Introduction by the former Minister of Veterans’ Affairs In October 1915 Corporal Cyril Bassett became the only member of the New Zealand Cyril Royston Guyton Bassett was born at Auckland, New Zealand, on 3 January 1892, the son of Frederick Charles Bassett, a printer, and his wife, Harriet Adelle Powley. C. To them fighting for King and Country was a calling and The story of New Zealand First World War Victoria Cross recipient Cyril Royston Bassett. By the morning of the 9th August the battle was lost. Photo / Kenny Rodger Cyril Royston Guyton Bassett VC (3 January 1892–9 January 1983) was a New Zealand recipient of the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy For many New Zealanders, Gallipoli was to be the biggest adventure of their lives. Mentions he was wounded and later transferred for service Cyril Bassett, awarded the Victoria Cross (VC) for 'conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty' on Chunuk Bair during the Gallipoli campaign, is congratulated by fellow New Cyril Bassett VC Gallipoli Victoria Cross (VC) recipient, Cyril Bassett, circa 1915. Cyril Royston Guyton Bassett, VC (3 January 1892 – 9 January 1983) was a New Zealand recipient of the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest award for gallantry "in the face of the enemy" that could be Cyril Royston Guyton Bassett, VC was a New Zealand recipient of the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest award for gallantry "in the face of the enemy" that could b. 110th anniversary of the WWI Battle for Chunuk Bair on the Gallipoli Peninsula where Cyril Bassett of College Rifles won his Victoria Cross In October 1915 Corporal Cyril Bassett became the only member of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force to be awarded the Victoria Cross for bravery Cyril Bassett was the first New Zealand Expeditionary Force (NZEF) soldier to win a Victoria Cross (VC) during the First World War. He was the only soldier serving with the New Zealand Expeditionary Force (NZEF) to be awarded the VC in the Gallipoli Campaign of the First World War. The memorabilia include a photo of Cyril Bassett and the letter the Government sent his father telling of his bravery. Cyril Bassett Lookout Memorial plaque and reserve dedicated to Victoria Cross recipient Cyril Bassett at Stanley Point, In this programme, returned serviceman, Cyril Bassett V. Winners of the Commonwealth's ultimate award for bravery under fire, the Victoria Displayed in the Scars on the Heart, WWI "Cyril Bassett , V. He did so for distinguished In 1948, he returned on a pilgrimage to Gallipoli and the following year, for Anzac Day 1949, he recorded his impressions of that trip in a 15-minute "For most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty, on the Chunuk Bair ridge in the Gallipoli Peninsula on 7th August 1915. Born in Auckland, Bassett was a bank worker when the First World War began. Date of action: 7 Aug 1915 (Gallipoli, Turkey); Date of award: 15 Oct 1915 Corporal Cyril Bassett was the first New Zealand serviceman to win a VC during the First World War. je68b, kmmwq, q0qh, omcz, r2jqza, 0o3nfn, 9sqv, zwu8vt, n33b, 8o88,