Charles Upham was a New Zealand soldier who is famous for being the only person to ever receive the Victoria Cross twice for acts of bravery during combat. He displayed outstanding courage and leadership during battles in Crete and Egypt in World War 2, destroying enemy positions and rescuing wounded comrades while injured himself. After being captured, Upham attempted multiple escapes and was transferred to the Colditz prisoner of war camp until the end of the war. Following the war, Upham returned to farming in New Zealand but remained deeply affected by his experiences fighting against the Germans.