What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: Henry Tandey VC DCM MM 1891-1977 most decorated private soldier in World War I. Born at a house near this site Recorded plaque organisation: Royal Leamington Spa Town Council.
Henry Tandey VC DCM MM was a British soldier and the most highly decorated private soldier of World War I, known for his bravery in numerous actions. He is also remembered for an incident at the Battle of Marcoing where he reportedly spared the life of an injured German soldier, later identified as Adolf Hitler.
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