David Nelson (VC)

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David Nelson

VC
Born(1887-04-03)3 April 1887
Stranooden, County Monaghan, Ireland, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Died8 April 1918(1918-04-08) (aged 32)
Lillers, French Third Republic
Buried
France
Allegiance United Kingdom
Branch British Army
Service years1904–1918
RankMajor
UnitRoyal Artillery
CommandsD Battery, 59th Brigade
ConflictsWorld War I †
AwardsVictoria Cross

Major David Nelson VC (3 April 1887 – 8 April 1918) was an Irish 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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