Robert Shankland Military person

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.

Personal facts

Robert Shankland
Birth dateOctober 10, 1887
Date of deathJanuary 20, 1968
Place of death
Vancouver , Canada

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Military person

allegiance20px Canada
award
Distinguished Conduct Medal
Victoria Cross
military operations
World War II
World War I
military unit
The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada

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External resources

  1. http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2009/05/25/toronto-medal-auction.html?Authorized=1&AuthenticationKey=1_15_e9e0e32f-d64a-40d7-8c3b-c66805c266fb.pakhphbgahgegc#socialcomments
  2. http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=7724027
  3. http://www.legionmagazine.com/en/index.php/2005/05/the-passchendaele-nine-plus-one
  4. http://www.ottawacitizen.com/news/Somnia/1628592/story.html