Alexander Burton
Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Alexander Stewart Burton, VC (20 January 1893 – 9 August 1915) was an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
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Alexander Stewart Burton | |
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Born | 20 January 1893 Kyneton, Victoria, Australia |
Died | 9 August 1915(1915-08-09) (aged 22) Lone Pine, Gallipoli Peninsula, Turkey |
Allegiance | Australia |
Service/ | Australian Imperial Force |
Years of service | 1914–1915 |
Rank | Corporal |
Unit | 7th Battalion |
Battles/wars | First World War |
Awards | Victoria Cross Mentioned in Despatches |
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