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John Robert Osborn
Company Sergeant-Major J.R. Osborn of "A" Company, The Winnipeg Grenadiers, Jamaica, ca. 1940–1941.
Born
(1899-01-02)2 January 1899 Foulden, Norfolk, England
Died
19 December 1941(1941-12-19) (aged 42) Mount Butler, Hong Kong
Allegiance
United Kingdom Canada
Service/branch
Royal Navy Canadian Army
Years of service
1914−1918 1933−1941 †
Rank
Company Sergeant Major
Unit
The Winnipeg Grenadiers
Battles/wars
World War I World War II
Pacific War
Battle of Hong Kong †
Awards
Victoria Cross
Company Sergeant Major John Robert Osborn, VC (2 January 1899 − 19 December 1941) was a Canadian soldier. Osborn was a recipient of the Victoria Cross (VC), 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 born in Norfolk, England, and served in the Royal Navy during World War I.
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