Lawrence Moore Cosgrave | |
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 Cosgrave as a Colonel of the Canadian Army | |
| Born | August 28, 1890 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | July 28, 1971 (aged 80) Knowlton, Quebec, Canada |
| Allegiance | Canada |
| Service | Canadian Militia Canadian Expeditionary Force Canadian Army |
| Years of service | 1912–1919, 1942–1946 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Battles / wars | First World War (WIA) |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Order & Bar Croix de Guerre (France)[1] Mentioned in Despatches (3)[2] |
| Other work | Diplomat, trade commissioner |
Colonel Lawrence Vincent Moore Cosgrave, DSO & Bar (August 28, 1890 – July 28, 1971) was a Canadian soldier, author, diplomat and trade commissioner. He was the Canadian signatory to the Japanese Instrument of Surrender at the end of World War II.
A decorated veteran of World War I, Cosgrave was twice awarded the Distinguished Service Order. He worked as a trade diplomat between the wars. After the Pacific War broke out he served as the Canadian Military Attache to Australia, for the South West Pacific Area.
- ^ "No. 31222". The London Gazette (Supplement). 7 March 1919. p. 3281.
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