George Albert Cairns | |
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Born | London, England | 12 December 1913
Died | 19 March 1944 Henu Block, British Burma | (aged 30)
Buried | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service | British Army |
Years of service | 1942–1944 |
Rank | Lieutenant |
Service number | 198196 |
Unit | Somerset Light Infantry |
Battles / wars | Second World War |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
Lieutenant George Albert Cairns VC (12 December 1913 – 19 March 1944) was a British Army officer and an English recipient of the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.