Description: (Soldier)
Private Henry James Tandey was a distinguished British soldier in World War I, ranking as the second most decorated British private during the war. He was honored with the Victoria Cross, the highest award for bravery in combat for British and Commonwealth forces. Tandey is renowned for reportedly sparing the life of Adolf Hitler during the war. He modified his surname from Tandy to Tandey due to family matters, leading to discrepancies in military documentation.