A Quote by Michael Ashcroft

When I was in my early twenties, I hoped one day to own a Victoria Cross, the ultimate decoration in Britain and the Commonwealth for bravery in the face of the enemy.

Michael Ashcroft

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Michael Ashcroft
British - Businessman
Born: March 4, 1946

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