George Burdon McKean

George Burdon McKean
Born4 July 1888
Willington, County Durham, England
Died28 November 1926(1926-11-28) (aged 38)
Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, England
Buried
Brighton Extra Mural Cemetery, East Sussex
Allegiance Canada
BranchCanadian Expeditionary Force
Service years1915 - 1926
RankCaptain
Unit14th Battalion (Royal Montreal Regiment), CEF
ConflictsWorld War I
AwardsVictoria Cross
Military Cross
Military Medal

George Burdon McKean VC MC MM (4 July 1888 – 28 November 1926) was an English-Canadian soldier who served in World War I. McKean was a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for valour in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

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