Frank Blaker
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Frank Gerald Blaker VC MC (8 May 1920 – 9 July 1944) was a British-Indian 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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Frank Blaker | |
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Born | (1920-05-08)8 May 1920 Kasauli, Punjab, British India |
Died | 9 July 1944(1944-07-09) (aged 24) British Burma |
Buried | Taukkyan War Cemetery, Burma |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | 1941–1944 |
Rank | Major |
Unit | Highland Light Infantry 9th Gurkha Rifles (attached) |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Victoria Cross Military Cross |
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