George Burdon McKean | |
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Born | 4 July 1888 Willington, County Durham, England |
Died | 28 November 1926 Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, England | (aged 38)
Buried | |
Allegiance | Canada |
Service | Canadian Expeditionary Force |
Years of service | 1915 - 1926 |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | 14th Battalion (Royal Montreal Regiment), CEF |
Battles / wars | World War I |
Awards | Victoria Cross Military Cross Military Medal |
George Burdon McKean VC MC MM (4 July 1888 – 28 November 1926) was an English-Canadian soldier who served in World War I. McKean was a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for valour in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.