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Harry Garnet Bedford Miner
Born24 June 1891
Cedar Springs, Ontario
Died8 August 1918 (aged 27)  
Demuin, France
Buried
Crouy Military Cemetery, Crouy-Saint-Pierre
AllegianceHarry Miner Canada
Years of service1915–1918
RankCorporal
Unit58th Battalion, CEF
Battles/warsFirst World War
  • Hundred Days Offensive
    • Battle of Amiens  
AwardsVictoria Cross
Croix de Guerre (France)

Harry Garnet Bedford Miner VC (24 June 1891 – 8 August 1918) was a soldier in the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War and posthumous 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 earned the award for events that occurred during the Battle of Amiens in August 1918. There are two plaques in his memory in his hometown, Cedar Springs, Ontario and his medals are displayed in a local museum.

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