 Percy Herbert Cherry , VC , MC ( 4 June 1895 – 27 March 1917 ) was an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross , the highest decoration for gallantry " in the face of the enemy " that can be awarded to members of the British and Commonwealth armed forces . The award was granted posthumously for Cherry 's actions during an attack on the French village of Lagnicourt which was strongly defended by German forces . 
