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 Ten Heroes
One City at War

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Saturday 21st March 2026
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery


1800 - 2200

We are proud to present Ten Heroes, One City at War — a commemorative VIP Drinks Reception / Gala Dinner that will honour the ten remarkable servicemen from Birmingham who were awarded the Victoria Cross during the 1914-18 World War. This unforgettable evening will not only highlight their extraordinary bravery and sacrifice but also offer a glimpse into life in Birmingham during the First World War, with a special focus on the museum’s pivotal role in the war effort as the Number 11 Recruitment Office between 1914 and 1918. The success of this recruitment campaign led to the formation of three City Battalions attached to the Royal Warwickshire Regiment, a defining moment in both local and national history.
The event will raise vital funds for the Army Benevolent Fund, supporting veterans and their families, continuing the legacy of service and sacrifice.
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This prestigious black-tie gala is inspired by “Ten Heroes, One City at War”a deeply moving tribute based on the book written by Deputy Lieutenant Richard Boot. Which you can read here.
We invite you to an unforgettable evening that celebrates the bravery, sacrifice, and spirit of 10 extraordinary servicemen from Birmingham who were awarded the Victoria Cross during the First World War. Set within the historic Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, once home to the Number 11 Recruitment Office (1914–1918), the evening offers a blend of poignant remembrance and cultural heritage. This is more than a dinner. It’s a living tribute. 

Guests will enjoy:

  • Stirring live music by The Blue Bird Bells and Military band Performance
  • VIP Welcome drinks 
  • 3 Course Gala Dinner
  • Powerful talks from special guest speakers and ABF Ambassadors
  • Live Entertainment From the Bluebird Belles
  • Personal stories from our Armed Forces community
  • A live auction and raffle with exclusive items money can’t buy.

This is more than just an evening, it’s a celebration of our Armed Forces, their families, Past, Present and Future.

Alfred Wilcox - Aston, Birmingham - 2/4th Battalion of the Oxford and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry

The visit by King George V to the Wolseley in July 1915

Albert Gill - St Stephen’s District of Birmingham - 1st Battalion Kings Royal Rifle Corps (KRRC)