Commander Wilfred St. Aubyn Malleson VC (17 September 1896 – 21 July 1975) was a British recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. Malleson was born in Kirkee, India, the son of Major-General Sir Wilfrid Malleson KCIE CB and Ida Kathleen King, daughter of Frederick St Aubyn King. Malleson was an 18-year-old Midshipman in the Royal Navy during the First World War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.