Robert Shankland
Canadian soldier (1887–1968) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the American physicist and historian, see Robert S. Shankland. For the police officer, see Disappearance of Beverly Potts § Suspects.
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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Born | (1887-10-10)10 October 1887 Ayr, Scotland |
Died | 20 January 1968(1968-01-20) (aged 80) Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
Allegiance | Canada |
Years of service | 1914–1919, 1940–1946 |
Rank | Lieutenant-Colonel |
Unit | 43rd Battalion, CEF The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada The Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary's) |
Commands held | Canadian Army Detention Barracks, England |
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