Clifford Coffin
Recipient of the Victoria Cross (1870–1959) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the American fashion photographer, see Clifford Coffin (photographer).
Major General Clifford Coffin VC CB DSO & Bar (10 February 1870 – 4 February 1959) was a British Army officer and 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.
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Clifford Coffin | |
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Born | (1870-02-10)10 February 1870 Blackheath, London, England, |
Died | 4 February 1959(1959-02-04) (aged 88) Torquay, Devon, England |
Buried | Holy Trinity Churchyard, Colemans Hatch, East Sussex |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | 1888 - 1924 |
Rank | Major General |
Unit | Royal Engineers |
Commands held | 25th Infantry Brigade |
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Awards | |
Relations | Isaac Coffin (father) |
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