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Robert Shankland
Official portrait of Robert Shankland by A. Y. Jackson
Born(1887-10-10)10 October 1887
Ayr, Scotland
Died20 January 1968(1968-01-20) (aged 80)
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
AllegianceCanada
Years of service1914–1919, 1940–1946
RankLieutenant-Colonel
Unit43rd Battalion, CEF
The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada
The Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary's)
Commands heldCanadian Army Detention Barracks, England
Battles/wars
  • World War I
  • World War II
Awards
  • Victoria Cross
  • Distinguished Conduct Medal

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.

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