What military award did Freyberg receive in WWI?
Medal of Honor
Victoria Cross
Iron Cross
Purple Heart
Answer
Victoria Cross, the highest military award for valor in the British Commonwealth, was bestowed upon Freyberg for his extraordinary bravery during World War I. In 1916, while leading an attack on the Somme, he was severely wounded but refused evacuation, continuing to command his troops until the objective was secured. His exceptional leadership and disregard for personal safety earned him this prestigious honor.
Valor and Victory: The Life and Legacy of Bernard Freyberg, 1st Baron Freyberg
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