Prince William pays tribute to WW1 servicemen from Birmingham

The Duke of Cambridge with children from Cofton Primary School at Centenary Square. Credit: Joe Giddens/PA Wire

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The Duke of Cambridge has paid tribute to First World War servicemen whose bravery earned them the Victoria Cross, including a lance corporal who single-handedly stormed a machine gun post.

William laid a wreath outside Birmingham's Hall of Memory as he unveiled 10 of 627 memorial stones commissioned by the Government to honour all those awarded the Victoria Cross.

The Duke of Cambridge with children from Cofton Primary School at Centenary Square. Credit: Joe Giddens/PA Wire

Pte Vickers, from Aston, was awarded the VC in 1915 after braving a "firestorm" of shells and bullets to cut through barbed wire holding up his battalion in northern France.

After meeting William, the soldier's great nephew, Alan Vickers, 62, said:

Members of the public taking pictures as William arrives for the ceremony. Credit: Joe Giddens/PA Wire