Basil Horsfall
Basil Arthur Horsfall | |
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Lt. Basil Arthur Horsfall VC | |
| Born | 4 October 1887 Colombo, Ceylon |
| Died | 21 March 1918 (aged 30) Between Moyenneville and Ablainzevelle, France |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Years of service | 1917 – 1918 |
| Rank | Second Lieutenant |
| Unit | Ceylon Engineer Volunteers East Lancashire Regiment |
| Battles / wars | World War I † |
| Awards | Victoria Cross |
Second Lieutenant Basil Arthur Horsfall, VC (4 October 1887 – 27 March 1918) was a British-Ceylonese recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.