Gordon Flowerdew
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Gordon Muriel Flowerdew VC (2 January 1885 – 31 March 1918) was an English-born Canadian 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, received for his actions at the Battle of Moreuil Wood.
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Gordon Muriel Flowerdew | |
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Born | (1885-01-02)2 January 1885 Billingford, Norfolk |
Died | 31 March 1918(1918-03-31) (aged 33) Moreuil Wood, France |
Buried | Namps-au-Val Cemetery, France |
Allegiance | Canada |
Service/ | Canadian Expeditionary Force |
Years of service | 1914–1918 |
Rank | Lieutenant |
Unit | Lord Strathcona's Horse |
Commands held | C Squadron, Lord Strathcona's Horse |
Battles/wars | First World War |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
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