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Alan Arnett McLeod, Canadian lieutenant, Victoria Cross recipient (born 1899)

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Alan Arnett McLeod

Canadian recipient of the Victoria Cross

Alan Arnett McLeod, VC was a Canadian soldier, aviator, and a 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. McLeod served as a pilot in the Royal Flying Corps and later the Royal…
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Victoria Cross

Highest military decoration for valour in the UK

The Victoria Cross (VC) is the highest and most prestigious decoration of the British decorations system. It is awarded for valour "in the presence of the enemy" to members of the British Armed Forces and may be awarded posthumously. It was previously awarded to service…
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November 6

Day of the year

November 6 is the 310th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 55 days remain until the end of the year.
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