Two awards of the Victoria Cross, both posthumous, were made to Stirling pilots.

On 24 January 1865 the following deed led to the award of the Victoria Cross.

Watt's refusal to surrender in the face of overwhelming odds was recognized after the battle by the award of the Victoria Cross.

This was the only award of the Victoria Cross to a member of Transport Command.

His were the earliest actions to result in the award of the Victoria Cross.

The award of the Victoria Cross was published in the London Gazette on 20 May 1898.

After the rescue he was taken to a military hospital in Boulogne-sur-Mer, where he learned of his award of the Victoria Cross.

He was mentioned in despatches for his service at Balaclava and was recommended for the award of the Victoria Cross.

Six awards of the Victoria Cross were made among the Lancashires at 'W' Beach.

Lord Chelmsford has cited him for the award of the Victoria Cross.