He was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions on this day .
' The Foresters won the race , and in the fight that ensued Vann personally liquidated five gunners with his revolver , boot and riding crop ' .
Vann was awarded the Victoria Cross for Vann 's actions on this day .
' The Foresters won the race , and in the fight that ensued Vann personally liquidated five gunners with his revolver , boot and riding crop ' .