Robert Edward Ryder
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Not to be confused with Robert Ryder.
Robert Edward Ryder VC (17 December 1895 ā 1 December 1978) was an English 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.
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Robert Edward Ryder | |
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Born | 17 December 1895[1] Harefield, Middlesex, England |
Died | 1 December 1978[1] Hucknall, Nottinghamshire, England |
Buried | St Mary the Virgin Churchyard, Harefield[2] |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Rank | Sergeant |
Unit | Middlesex Regiment |
Battles/wars | World War I |
Awards | Victoria Cross Bronze Medal of Military Valor (Italy)[3] |
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