He was awarded the Iron Cross for service with an ambulance unit in the Franco - Prussian War of 1870 -- 71 .
William Manley is possibly the only recipient of both the Iron Cross and the Victoria Cross .
William Manley was awarded the Iron Cross for service with an ambulance unit in the Franco - Prussian War of 1870 -- 71 .
William Manley is possibly the only recipient of both the Iron Cross and the Victoria Cross .