The First of the Few

Aviation pioneer William Rhodes-Moorhouse was the first airman to be awarded the Victoria Cross. His story is one of victory and tragedy

William Rhodes-Moorhouse

William Barnard Rhodes- Moorhouse (September 26, 1887 – April 27, 1915) was born in Rokeby, North Yorkshire to parents of New Zealand descent.

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