Alan Jerrard Military person

Flight Lieutenant Alan Jerrard VC (3 December 1897 – 14 May 1968) 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.He was 20 years old, and a lieutenant in No. 66 Squadron of the Royal Flying Corps during the First World War when he performed an act of bravery for which he was awarded the Victoria Cross.

Personal facts

Birth date	December 12, 1897
Birth place	Lewisham
Date of death	May 14, 1968
Place of death	Devon , Lyme Regis
Resting place	Hillingdon

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award	Victoria Cross Bronze Medal of Military Valor
military operations	Russian Civil War
military branch	Royal Air Force Royal Flying Corps
military unit	South Staffordshire Regiment No. 66 Squadron RAF No. 19 Squadron RAF
service start	1916
service end	1933