Reluctant Hero - Charles Upham - Production & Contact Info (original) (raw)

New Zealand's most famous of reluctant heroes is Charles Upham. Captain Upham is the most highly decorated Allied soldier among the millions who fought in WWII, and the only infantry officer to ever win the Victoria Cross twice. But this ...See moreNew Zealand's most famous of reluctant heroes is Charles Upham. Captain Upham is the most highly decorated Allied soldier among the millions who fought in WWII, and the only infantry officer to ever win the Victoria Cross twice. But this great Kiwi hero was painfully shy, and hated the adulation and recognition that came with his awards. "Until he died, Upham always claimed that he did no more than many other soldiers, and certainly no more than his duty" says Scott. "But I think you'd call that typical Kiwi modesty. He put himself in danger to save others, he helped secure the retreat of tens of thousands of Kiwi troops from Crete, and he did it with almost single handed attacks on strong German positions.See less