Henry Tandey Private Henry Tandey VC, DCM, MM Birth name Henry Tandy Born 30 August 1891 Leamington, Warwickshire Died 20 December 1977(1977-12-20) (aged 86) Coventry, West Midlands Allegiance United Kingdom Service/branch British Army Years of service 1910–1926 Rank Sergeant Unit The Yorkshire Regiment (Green Howards) (1910–18) West Riding Regiment (Duke of Wellington's Regiment) (1918–26) Battles/wars World War I Awards Victoria Cross Distinguished Conduct Medal Military Medal Mentioned in Despatches (5)