David Ernest Hornell

David Ernest Hornell
Hornell in 1941
Born26 January 1910 (1910-01-26)
Mimico, Ontario, Canada
Died24 June 1944 (1944-06-25) (aged 34)
North Atlantic Ocean
Buried
Lerwick Cemetery, Shetland
AllegianceCanada
Service / branchRoyal Canadian Air Force
Years of service1941–1944
RankFlight Lieutenant
UnitNo. 162 Squadron RCAF
Battles / warsSecond World War
AwardsVictoria Cross
Hornell's burial site in Shetland, Scotland

David Ernest Hornell VC (26 January 1910 – 24 June 1944) was a Canadian 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.