Albert Chowne | |
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Lieutenant Albert Chowne c.1944 | |
Born | Sydney, Australia | 19 July 1920
Died | 25 March 1945 near Dagua Airfield, Territory of New Guinea | (aged 24)
Allegiance | Australia |
Service/ | Australian Army |
Years of service | 1940–1945 |
Rank | Lieutenant |
Unit | 2/2nd Australian Infantry Battalion |
Battles/wars | |
Awards | Victoria Cross Military Medal |
Albert Chowne, VC, MM (19 July 1920 – 25 March 1945) was an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to Commonwealth forces.