Cyril Edward Gourley | |
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| Born | 19 January 1893 Liverpool, England |
| Died | 31 January 1982 (aged 89) Haslemere, Surrey, England |
| Buried | Grange Cemetery, West Kirby, Wirral, England |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service |  British Army |
| Years of service | 1914–1919 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | Royal Field Artillery |
| Battles / wars | World War I |
| Awards | Victoria Cross Military Medal Croix de guerre (France)[1] |
Captain Cyril Edward Gourley VC MM (19 January 1893 – 31 January 1982) was a British Army officer and an English recipient of the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.[2]
- ^ "Medal entitlement of Captain Cyril Edward Gourley". victoriacross.org.uk. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
- ^ "Sergeant Cyril Edward Gourley VC MM". Liverpool Echo. 2 November 2010. Retrieved 9 August 2014.