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Alfred Atkinson ( 6 February 1874 - 21 February 1900 ) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross , the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. He was 26 years old, and a Sergeant in the 1st Battalion., The Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra, Princess Of Wales's Own) , British Army during the South African War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC. On 18 February 1900 during the Battle Of Paardeberg , South Africa , Sergeant Atkinson went out seven times under heavy and close fire to obtain water for the wounded. At the seventh attempt he was wounded in the head and died a few days afterwards. His Victoria Cross is displayed at the Green Howards Museum ( Richmond, Yorkshire , England ). REFERENCES
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