Tricorne, William (Bill) Speakman VC (1927-2018), Royal Hospital Chelsea
tricorne, tricorne
Accession Number
NAM.2019-06-8-1-1
Description
Tricorne worn by William (Bill) Speakman VC (1927-2018) when a Chelsea Pensioner. Bill Speakman was awarded his Victoria Cross for his actions during the Korean War. He was a Pensioner at the Royal Hospital, Chelsea from 2015 until his death in 2018. It is unusual for items of Chelsea Pensioner uniform not to be retained by the Royal Hospital for reissue due to the cost of production. Associated with Korea (1950-1953).
Campaigns
Korea (1950-1953)