Edward James Gibson Holland
Recipient of the Victoria Cross (1878–1948) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Edward James Gibson Holland VC (2 February 1878 – 18 June 1948) 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, for actions taken during the Second Boer War in South Africa.
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Major Edward Holland | |
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Birth name | Edward James Gibson Holland |
Born | 2 February 1878 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
Died | 18 June 1948 (aged 70) Cobalt, Ontario, Canada |
Buried | St James Cemetery (cremated) |
Allegiance | Dominion of Canada |
Service/ | Canadian Militia |
Rank | Major |
Unit | The Royal Canadian Dragoons Canadian Machine Gun Corps |
Battles/wars | Second Boer War |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
Alma mater | Ottawa Collegiate Institute Ottawa Model School |
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