Jack Hinton
John Daniel 'Jack' Hinton VC (17 September 1909 – 28 June 1997) was a New Zealander, a World War II soldier in 2NZEF who was awarded the Victoria Cross for leading an assault in Greece in 1941. The Victoria Cross, is the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. Captured by the Germans, Hinton twice escaped.
Read more about Jack Hinton: Early Years, World War Two, Later Years, Victoria Cross
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