Cecil John Kinross | |
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Born | Harefield, Middlesex, England | 17 February 1896
Died | 21 June 1957 Lougheed, Alberta, Canada | (aged 61)
Buried | |
Allegiance | Canada |
Service | Canadian Expeditionary Force |
Years of service | 1915–1919 |
Rank | Private |
Unit | 49th (Edmonton) Battalion |
Battles / wars | World 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.