Gordon Muriel Flowerdew | |
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Born | Billingford, Norfolk | 2 January 1885
Died | 31 March 1918 Moreuil Wood, France | (aged 33)
Buried | Namps-au-Val Cemetery, France |
Allegiance | Canada |
Service | Canadian Expeditionary Force |
Years of service | 1914–1918 |
Rank | Lieutenant |
Unit | Lord Strathcona's Horse |
Commands | C Squadron, Lord Strathcona's Horse |
Battles / wars | First World War |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
Gordon Muriel Flowerdew VC (2 January 1885 – 31 March 1918) was an English-born 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, received for his actions at the Battle of Moreuil Wood.