David Lord

About

Irish-born war hero who was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross.

Before Fame

He initially planned to become a priest; however, in 1936, he enlisted in the Royal Air Force instead.

Trivia

He acted heroically during the Battle of Arnhem.

Family Life

He was born in Cork, Ireland and spent his childhood in British India and Wales.

Associated With

Winston Churchill was British Prime Minister during World War II, the war that made Lord a national hero.