Private Richard Henry Burton VC was an English 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.
Burton was born in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire where he worked as a bricklayer. He moved to Scotland in later life. He achieved the rank of corporal. ==The medal==
The medal
The medal is on display in the Lord Ashcroft Gallery, Imperial War Museum, London. ==References==