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Robert Shankland | |
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 Official portrait of Robert Shankland by A. Y. Jackson | |
| Born | 10 October 1887 Ayr, Scotland |
| Died | 20 January 1968 (aged 80) Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Allegiance | Canada |
| Years of service | 1914–1919, 1940–1946 |
| Rank | Lieutenant-Colonel |
| Unit | 43rd Battalion, CEF The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada The Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary's) |
| Commands | Canadian Army Detention Barracks, England |
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Robert Shankland VC DCM (10 October 1887 – 20 January 1968) was a 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.