Cecil John Kinross

Cecil John Kinross

Born(1896-02-17)17 February 1896
Harefield, Middlesex, England
Died21 June 1957(1957-06-21) (aged 61)
Lougheed, Alberta, Canada
Buried
Allegiance Canada
Service / branchCanadian Expeditionary Force
Years of service1915–1919
RankPrivate
Unit49th (Edmonton) Battalion
Battles / warsWorld War I
Awards Victoria Cross

Cecil John Kinross VC (17 February 1896 – 21 June 1957) was a Canadian soldier in World War I. Kinross was a 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. He was only nineteen when it was awarded to him, making him the second youngest Victoria cross recipient ever.