Kenneth Muir (British Army officer)
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For the English author, critic and professor, see Kenneth Muir (scholar).
Major Kenneth Muir VC (6 March 1912 – 23 September 1950) was a British Army officer and a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
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Kenneth Muir | |
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Born | (1912-03-06)6 March 1912 Chester, Cheshire, England |
Died | 23 September 1950(1950-09-23) (aged 38) Hill 282, near Songju, Korea |
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Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | 1932–1950 |
Rank | Major |
Service number | 50980 |
Unit | Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders |
Battles/wars | North-West Frontier Second World War Korean War |
Awards | Victoria Cross Mentioned in Despatches Distinguished Service Cross (United States) |
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