George Ward Gunn | |
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Born | 26 July 1912 Neston, Cheshire, England |
Died | 21 November 1941 (aged 29) Sidi Rezegh, Libya |
Buried | Knightsbridge War Cemetery, Libya |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service | British Army |
Years of service | 1939 - 1941 |
Rank | Second Lieutenant |
Service number | 143906 |
Unit | Royal Horse Artillery |
Battles / wars | World War II |
Awards | Victoria Cross Military Cross |
Second Lieutenant George Ward Gunn VC MC (26 July 1912 - 21 November 1941) 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.