Ball was, at the time of his death, Britain’s top flying ace with 44 confirmed and 25 unconfirmed kills. Lieutenant Albert Ballįrom 25 April to, Lieutenant Albert Ball of the Royal Flying Corps engaged in 26 different aerial combats. Here are 10 Victoria Cross winners of World War One: 1. All of their stories are inspiring tales of courage in the face of the enemy. Recipients include a 16-year-old sailor and a Canadian flying ace. Since Queen Victoria introduced the medal it has been granted to only 1,355 individuals.Ħ28 VCs were awarded in World War One, a quarter posthumously. The Victoria Cross is the highest award for bravery which can be given to British and Commonwealth soldiers.
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