A new exhibition has opened at the Kohima Museum in York. A fascinating display, telling the story of 20 VCs can be viewed, including the VC awarded posthumously to Captain John Niel Randle - one of two VCs awarded at the Battle of Kohima in 1944. Captain Randle's VC medal is on loan to the Kohima Museum and forms the centre piece of the exhibition.
The Victoria Cross is the most prestigious British medal & is awarded for the “…most conspicuous bravery, or some daring or pre-eminent act of valour or self-sacrifice, or extreme devotion to duty in the presence of the enemy”.
The excellent displays tell the stories of the VCs of the Burma Campaign and include that of LCpl John Pennington Harman, also awarded a posthumous VC at the Battle of Kohima.
For more info, please visit the Kohima Museum website
https://www.kohimamuseum.co.uk/
THE KOHIMA MUSEUM
• FREE ENTRY
• FREE CAR PARK
• DISABLED ACCESS
Located in Imphal Barracks on the A19, close to the centre of York.
Photo ID needed to gain access to Imphal Barracks
Open Thursday mornings from 9:00 -12:15.
Available for visits at other times by arrangement.
Phone: 01904 665806 (Thursday mornings only).
email: kohimamuseum@yahoo.co.uk
