Maurice Vincent Buckley | |
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 Studio portrait of M. V. Buckley | |
| Born | 13 April 1891 Melbourne, Victoria |
| Died | 27 January 1921 (aged 29) Melbourne, Victoria |
| Buried | Brighton Cemetery, Melbourne |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Service | Australian Imperial Force |
| Years of service | 1914–19 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | 13th Battalion |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Victoria Cross[1] Distinguished Conduct Medal[2] |
Maurice Vincent Buckley, VC, DCM (13 April 1891 – 27 January 1921) was an Australian soldier serving under the pseudonym Gerald Sexton who was awarded the Victoria Cross during the First World War. This is the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
- ^ Victoria Cross, 14 December 1918, It's an Honour
- ^ Distinguished Conduct Medal, 5 December 1918, It's an Honour