People of Military and Service
Liverpool has a proud tradition of military service. From Victoria Cross recipients to distinguished commanders, these individuals have served with exceptional courage and dedication.
Distinguished Service
Individuals whose bravery and leadership have earned them a place in military history.
Noel Godfrey Chavasse VC and Bar
VC and Bar1884-1917 | Royal Army Medical Corps
One of only three people to receive the Victoria Cross twice. Awarded for extraordinary bravery rescuing wounded soldiers under fire.
Son of the Bishop of Liverpool, served with the Liverpool Scottish Regiment.
Read full storyAdmiral of the Fleet Sir John Jellicoe
1859-1935 | Royal Navy
Commander of the Grand Fleet at the Battle of Jutland (1916), the largest naval battle of the First World War.
Strong associations with Merseyside through naval connections.
Air Vice-Marshal Johnnie Johnson
1915-2001 | Royal Air Force
Top-scoring Western Allied fighter ace of the Second World War with 34 aerial victories.
Born in Barrow-upon-Soar but had significant Liverpool connections through RAF postings.
Lieutenant Colonel Herbert Jones VC
1940-1982 | Parachute Regiment
Posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for gallantry at the Battle of Goose Green during the Falklands War.
Educated in the North West with connections to the Liverpool region.
Liverpool Regiments
The military units that have carried Liverpool's name with honour.
The King's Regiment (Liverpool)
One of the oldest and most distinguished regiments in the British Army, with battle honours spanning centuries.
The Liverpool Scottish
A Territorial Army infantry regiment with a proud tradition of service, including during both World Wars.
The Liverpool Pals
Battalions raised during the First World War from men who volunteered together, suffering devastating losses at the Somme.
Explore Liverpool's Wartime History
Learn more about Liverpool's role in global conflicts and the city's contributions to the war effort.
War, Conflict, and Service