Harry Garnet Bedford Miner VC (1891 - 1918)

Born 24 Jun 1891 in Cedar Springs, Burlington, Halton, Ontario, Canada

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Died 8 Aug 1918 at age 27 in Démuin, Somme, Picardie, France

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Biography

Cpl Harry Miner VC was Killed in Action during World War II.

Harry Miner VC was awarded the Victoria Cross.

Harry Miner VC was awarded the Croix de Guerre 1914-1918 (France).

Harry Miner VC is Notable.

Harry Garnet Bedford Miner VC (24 June 1891 – 8 August 1918) was a soldier in the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War and posthumous 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. He earned the award for events that occurred during the Battle of Amiens in August 1918. There are two plaques in his memory in his hometown, Cedar Springs, Ontario and his medals are displayed in a local museum.

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• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Miner