Charles Greenwood (soldier)

Charles Greenwood (5 November 1853, Nottingham, England – 1927) was the father of Victoria Cross winner Harry Greenwood.

He was a colour sergeant of the Grenadier Guards and a Yeoman of the Guard in his own right. As a yeoman of the guard until his death in 1927 he took part in royal ceremonies - he stood guard at the lying in state of King Edward VII.

He was interred at Tottenham Cemetery, London.