John Aidan Liddell
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John Aidan Liddell, VC, MC (3 August 1888 – 31 August 1915) was a British military pilot and a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
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John Aidan Liddell | |
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Born | (1888-08-03)3 August 1888 Newcastle upon Tyne, England |
Died | 31 August 1915(1915-08-31) (aged 27) De Panne, Belgium |
Buried | Basingstoke (South View or Old) Cemetery |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | 1912–1915 |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders No. 7 Squadron RFC |
Battles/wars | First World War |
Awards | Victoria Cross Military Cross Mentioned in Despatches |
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