Gordon Flowerdew

Gordon Flowerdew

Gordon Muriel Flowerdew VC (2 January 1885 – 31 March 1918) 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, received for his actions at the Battle of Moreuil Wood.

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