# The First Man Ever to be Awarded the Victoria Cross Twice: Arthur Martin-Leake

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Podcast: [Bloomin' Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin Woods](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bloomin-legends-with-johnny-vaughan-gavin-woods-7236779)
Published: 2026-06-17T02:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://bloomin-legends.captivate.fm
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A doctor who kept treating the wounded after being shot three times, the first man in history to win the Victoria Cross twice, and a war record so extraordinary only two other men have ever matched it. In this episode, Johnny Vaughan and Gavin “The Woodman” Woods tell the story of Lieutenant Colonel Arthur Martin-Leake, the British Army medic who became the first ever recipient of a Victoria Cross and Bar, making him one of only three people in history to receive the honour twice. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: 🏅 The first ever Double VC – how Arthur Martin-Leake became the first man to win the Victoria Cross twice, a feat only three men have ever achieved 🩺 The medic who would not stop – during the Boer War, Martin-Leake kept treating wounded soldiers under heavy fire, even after being shot three times himself 💥 Bravery under constant fire – in the First World War, he repeatedly went out to rescue and treat men near enemy positions, earning the bar to his VC through days of relentless gallantry 📜 Why the Victoria Cross matters so much – Johnny and Gav dig into the history, rarity and mystique of Britain’s most famous medal for bravery ⚔️ An unbelievable military life – from South Africa to India, the Balkans, Ypres and beyond, Martin-Leake seemed to spend his life heading towards danger in order to save others If you love heroic true stories, military history, unbelievable acts of bravery and comedy podcasts, this episode of Bloomin’ Legends is for you. Got a legend we should cover? 📩 Send it to: bloominlegends@global.com 📲 Follow us on TikTok & Instagram: @BloominLegends 🎥 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bloominlegends Listen to all episodes on Global Player, download the app, or visit www.globalplayer.com Bloomin’ Legends is a Glob…

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