Andrew Mynarski
Canadian Victoria Cross recipient (1916–1944) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Andrew Charles Mynarski, VC (14 October 1916 – 13 June 1944) was a Canadian airman and a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for bravery in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. Mynarski was 27 years old and flew with No. 419 "Moose" Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War when he died attempting to help rescue a trapped crew member. His Victoria Cross, which was awarded in 1946, was the last Victoria Cross received by any Canadian serviceman in the Second World War.[1]
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Andrew Mynarski | |
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Nickname(s) | Andy |
Born | (1916-10-14)14 October 1916 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
Died | 13 June 1944(1944-06-13) (aged 27) Cambrai, France |
Buried | Méharicourt Communal Cemetery |
Allegiance | Canada |
Service/ | Canadian Army (1940–41) Royal Canadian Air Force (1941–44) |
Years of service | 1940–1944 |
Rank | Pilot Officer |
Unit | No. 419 Squadron |
Battles/wars | Second World War |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
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