Aubrey Cosens | |
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Born | Latchford, Ontario, Canada | 21 May 1921
Died | 26 February 1945 near Uedem, Nazi Germany | (aged 23)
Buried | Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery, The Netherlands |
Allegiance | Canada |
Service | Canadian Army |
Years of service | 1940–1945 |
Rank | Sergeant |
Battles / wars | World War II |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
Aubrey Cosens VC (21 May 1921 – 26 February 1945) was a Canadian posthumous 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.