George Sanders VC MC was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
George Sanders was the son of Thomas and Amy Sanders. He received his education at Little Holbeck School and after completing his time there was indentured as an apprentice fitter at the nearby Airedale Foundry.
George enlisted for service on 9 November 1914 and was drafted to the 1/7th Battalion as a corporal, West Yorkshire Regiment, British Army during the First World War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.
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