Duncan Gordon Boyes VC (5 November 1846 – 26 January 1869) was an English 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. He won the award during the Shimonoseki Expedition, Japan in 1864.
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... A series of posters of Duncan Boyes VC and other medal winners was put on view on the Victoria line in London on 11 November 2004 ...
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