Noel Mellish
Noel Mellish | |
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| Born | 24 December 1880 Barnet, London, England |
| Died | 8 July 1962 (aged 81) South Petherton, Somerset, England |
| Buried | Weymouth Crematorium |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Years of service | 1915–1919 |
| Rank | Chaplain |
| Unit | Royal Army Chaplains' Department |
| Battles / wars | Second Boer War World War I |
| Awards | Victoria Cross Military Cross |
| Other work | Anglican priest |
Edward Noel Mellish VC MC DL (24 December 1880 – 8 July 1962) 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. He was the first Padre to receive the award.