Edward Kenna
Australian soldier and Victoria Cross recipient / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Edward Kenna, VC (6 July 1919 – 8 July 2009)[1] was an Australian soldier and recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest decoration for gallantry "in the face of the enemy" that can be awarded to members of the British and Commonwealth armed forces. Before his death, he was the last surviving Australian to have been awarded a Victoria Cross during the Second World War.
Not to be confused with Edward Kenna (American football).
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Edward Kenna | |
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Nickname(s) | Ted |
Born | (1919-07-06)6 July 1919 Hamilton, Victoria |
Died | 8 July 2009(2009-07-08) (aged 90) Geelong, Victoria |
Allegiance | Australia |
Service/ | Australian Army |
Years of service | 1940–1946 |
Rank | Private |
Unit | 2/4th Australian Infantry Battalion |
Battles/wars | Second World War |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
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