John Robert Osborn | |
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Born | Foulden, Norfolk, England | 2 January 1899
Died | 19 December 1941 Mount Butler, Hong Kong | (aged 42)
Allegiance | United Kingdom Canada |
Service | Royal Navy Canadian Army |
Years of service | 1914−1918 1933−1941 † |
Rank | Company Sergeant Major |
Unit | The Winnipeg Grenadiers |
Battles / wars | World War I World War II |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
Company Sergeant Major John Robert Osborn, VC (2 January 1899 − 19 December 1941) was a Canadian soldier. Osborn was a 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. He was born in Norfolk, England, and served in the Royal Navy during World War I.