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WELSH heroes awarded the Victoria Cross for bravery in battle are to be commemorated in a new book.

Heart of a Dragon, the story of Welsh VCs will be launched in Caernarfon Castle next weekend.

The families of about a dozen holders of the medal will travel from as far away as Brazil for the event.

Author Alister Williams said the book is an in-depth examination of actions and other significant events in the lives of the men concerned.

He said: "The forty-four men who appear in this volume, covering the period 1914-82, are not all Welshmen, but they were either born in Wales, died in Wales, had Welsh parents or gained the Victoria Cross for action whilst serving with a regiment that is today associated with Wales.

"Amongst the men included here are the award to Lionel Rees Group Captain Lionel Wilmot Brabazon Rees VC OBE MC AFC RAF (31 July 1884 28 September 1955) was a Welsh 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. , the first man to serve in a designated fighter squadron, William Williams William Williams may refer to: Authors and artists William Williams (artist) (1727-1791) artist; author of first American novel, Penrose ; father of William Joseph Williams.
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In the Royal Navy, a rate is the equivalent of a military rank, held by a person below the ranks of Warrant Officer. of all time and Hugh Rowlands General Sir Hugh Rowlands VC, KCB (6 May, 1828 - 1 August 1909) was a Welsh 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. which sparked my particular interest in the Victoria Cross.

"When General Sir Hugh Rowlands andhiswife diedmymaternal grandfather, Donald Mackinnon, bought Plas Tirion, hence my initial interest in the VC."

The book is illustrated with nearly 1,000 photographs, prints, drawings and documents, showing as many facets of each man's life as possible.

Many of these illustrations have never previously been published.

MrWilliams was born in Llanrug but brought up in London.

After graduating at theUniversity College of North Wales, Bangor, he became head of history at a large comprehensive school before embarking on a career in publishing.

Heart of a Dragon, Bridge Books, pounds 30.

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