Hugo Throssell
Hugo Vivian Hope Throssell VC was an Australian 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.
Hugo Throssell was born in Northam, Western Australia onOctober 1884, the son of former Premier of Western Australia George Throssell. He was educated at Prince Alfred College in Adelaide from January 1896 to December 1902, where, nicknamed Jimmy, he was a noted athlete, captain of three intercollegiate sports teams. In 1914, he joined the 10th Light Horse Regiment, Australian Imperial Force. His brother, Frank Erick Cottrell Throssell, known as Ric, also served in the war and died near Gaza. Hugo Throssells son Ric Throssell was named after him.
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