NAM.1992-09-209-1

Victoria Cross, 1918. Awarded to Brig Alfred Maurice Toye, Middlesex Regiment (Duke of Cambridge's Own), for his actions on the 25th March 1918 at Eterpigny Ridge, France, Associated with World War One (1914-1918). Capt Toye displayed conspicuous bravery and fine leadership when he three times re-established a post which had been captured by the enemy with one officer and six men. He counter-attacked with 70 men and took up a line which he maintained until reinforcements arrived. In two subsequent operations he covered the retirement of his battalion and later re-established a line that had been abandoned before his arrival, he was twice wounded but remained on duty.

World War One, Western Front (1914-1918)