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  1. Lieutenant-General Sir Adrian Paul Ghislain Carton de Wiart, VC, KBE, CB, CMG, DSO (/ d ə ˈ w aɪ. ər t /; 5 May 1880 – 5 June 1963) was a British Army officer. He was awarded the Victoria Cross, the highest military decoration awarded for valour "in the face of the enemy" in various Commonwealth countries.

  2. Jan 6, 2015 · Sir Adrian Carton de Wiart was a one-eyed, one-handed war hero who fought in three major conflicts across six decades, surviving plane crashes and PoW camps. His story is like something out...

  3. Mar 2, 2018 · Learn about the life and exploits of Sir Adrian Carton de Wiart, who fought in four wars and survived 11 grievous injuries, including losing his eye and hand. He was awarded the Victoria Cross and the DSO for his bravery and leadership in the trenches of World War I.

  4. Apr 10, 2024 · Learn about the remarkable life of Sir Adrian Carton de Wiart, a Belgian-born British war hero who fought in three major conflicts and survived countless injuries. He was shot, blinded, lost a hand, an eye, an ear, and several fingers, but still served his country with distinction.

  5. Learn about the extraordinary life and career of Adrien Carton de Wiart, a British Army officer who fought in three wars, survived multiple injuries and escapes, and received the Victoria Cross. Discover how he became a prisoner of war, a spy, a diplomat, and a fitness fanatic.

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  7. May 16, 2022 · Learn about the life and achievements of Adrian Carton de Wiart, a British officer who served in three wars and suffered 11 injuries, including losing an eye and a hand. He received the Victoria Cross, escaped from a POW camp twice, and became a politician and author.

  8. Learn about the life and achievements of Adrian Carton de Wiart, a British Army officer who fought in three wars and lost an eye, a hand, and a leg. Discover how he overcame physical and mental challenges and became one of the most decorated soldiers of his time.

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