LORD”AESRHOC ORFO FT’S THE MONTH”
BOLDNESS
AGGRESSION • INITIATIVE LEADERSHIP • SACRIFICE SKILL • ENDURANCE
The many Victoria Crosses and George Crosses in the Lord Ashcroft Gallery at the Imperial War Museum in London are displayed under one of seven different qualities of bravery. Whilst Sergeant Henry Dalziel’s VC medal group is not part of the collection, Lord Ashcroft feels that it falls within the category of boldness:
“At certain times people take a calculated risk. With audacity, dash and daring, much can be achieved. In simple terms, who dares wins. Boldness combines force with creative thinking. It is impetuous and often completed before anyone knows what is going on.”
HENRY DALZIEL was born in Irvinebank, North Queensland, Australia, on 18 February 1893. He was the son of James Dalziel, a miner, and his wife Eliza (née McMillan). He attended local schools, including Irvinebank School.
As young boys, he and his brother, Victor, discovered tin samples, which led to the opening of the Boulder Mine, near Emuford, Queensland. After finishing his education, Dalziel – often known as “Harry” – worked as a fireman with the Queensland Government Railway.
In January 1915, five months after the start of th…
