It is important that our story is only an historical footnote when it comes to the life of Henry Tandey and should not solely define the Private.
It is essential to remember that Tandey had a long and distinguished military career, before and after the supposed encounter.
Henry Tandey, born on August 30, 1891, in Leamington, Warwickshire, had a life that spanned the tumultuous 20th century. Tandey's early life saw him working as a labourer before enlisting in the army in 1910. He served with distinction in the Green Howards and Duke of Wellington's Regiment during World War I.
Henry Tandey
henry tandey
It is important that our story is
only an historical footnote when
it comes to the
life of Henry Tandey
and should not solely define
the Private.
It is essential to remember that Tandey had a long and distinguished military career, before and after the supposed encounter.
Henry Tandey, born on August 30, 1891, in Leamington, Warwickshire, had a life that spanned the tumultuous 20th century. Tandey's early life saw him working as a labourer before enlisting in the army in 1910. He served with distinction in the Green Howards and Duke of Wellington's Regiment during World War I.
It is important that our story is only an historical footnote when
it comes to the life of Henry Tandey and should not solely define
the Private.
It is essential to remember that Tandey had a long and distinguished military career, before and after the supposed encounter.
Henry Tandey, born on August 30, 1891, in Leamington, Warwickshire, had a life that spanned the tumultuous 20th century. Tandey's early life saw him working as a labourer before enlisting in the army in 1910. He served with distinction in the Green Howards and Duke of Wellington's Regiment during World War I.
As a Private, Tandey became
the most decorated soldier
in The Great War.
On 28 August 1918, during the 2nd Battle of Cambrai, Tandey took two men and dashed across No Man's Land, under fire. This action led to the capture of the German positions and Tandey was awarded the
Distinguished Conduct Medal.
On 28 September 1918, during a counter-attack at the canal, following the capture of Marcoing, France, his platoon was stopped by machine-gun fire. Tandey crawled forward, and restored a plank bridge under heavy fire.
As a Private, Tandey
became
the most decorated soldier
in The Great War.
On 28 August 1918, during the 2nd Battle of Cambrai, Tandey took two men and dashed across No Man's Land, under fire. This action led to the capture of the German positions and Tandey was awarded the
Distinguished Conduct Medal.
On 28 September 1918, during a counter-attack at the canal, following the capture of Marcoing, France, his platoon was stopped by machine-gun fire. Tandey crawled forward, and restored a plank bridge under heavy fire.
In the evening, he and eight comrades led a bayonet charge, fighting so fiercely that 37 of the enemy were driven into the hands of the remainder of his company. Although twice wounded, Tandey refused to leave until the fight was won, eventually going into hospital for the third time on 4 October 1918.
He was awarded the Victoria Cross for bravery. His Regiment, The Green Howards had over 65,000 men in service during WWI. 12 were awarded the Victoria Cross. Tandey was 1 in 5,400 men to receive the honour.
Following the war, Henry Tandey continued his military service, eventually retiring in 1926 after over 15 years of dedicated service. He found work in civilian life, including serving as a security guard at Coventry Cathedral.
He passed away on December 20, 1977, in Coventry. He serves as a reminder of the countless individuals who made great sacrifices during World War I, contributing to the cause of peace and freedom in their own unique ways.
Tandey’s story is a reminder that individuals are complex, and their lives
should not be reduced to a single moment in history.
In the evening, he and eight comrades led a bayonet charge, fighting so fiercely that 37 of the enemy were driven into the hands of the remainder of his company. Although twice wounded, Tandey refused to leave until the fight was won, eventually going into hospital for the third time on 4 October 1918.
He was awarded the Victoria Cross for bravery. His Regiment, The Green Howards had over 65,000 men in service during WWI. 12 were awarded the Victoria Cross. Tandey was 1 in 5,400 men to receive the honour.
Following the war, Henry Tandey continued his military service, eventually retiring in 1926 after over 15 years of dedicated service. He found work in civilian life, including serving as a security guard at Coventry Cathedral.
He passed away on December 20, 1977, in Coventry. He serves as a reminder of the countless individuals who made great sacrifices during World War I, contributing to the cause of peace and freedom in their own unique ways.
