Lawrence Moore Cosgrave
Lawrence Vincent Moore Cosgrave | |
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Cosgrave as a Colonel in the Canadian Army | |
| Born | 28 August 1890 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | 28 July 1971 (aged 80) Knowlton, Quebec, Canada |
| Allegiance | Canada |
| Branch | Canadian Militia Canadian Expeditionary Force Canadian Army |
| Service years | 1912–1919, 1942–1946 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Conflicts | First World War (WIA) |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Order & Bar Croix de Guerre (France) Mentioned in Despatches (3) |
| Other work | Diplomat, trade commissioner |
Colonel Lawrence Vincent Moore Cosgrave, DSO & Bar (28 August 1890 – 28 July 1971) was a Canadian soldier, author, diplomat and trade commissioner. He was the Canadian signatory to the Japanese Instrument of Surrender at the end of World War II.
A decorated veteran of World War I, Cosgrave was twice awarded the Distinguished Service Order. He worked as a trade diplomat between the wars. After the Pacific War broke out he served as the Canadian Military Attaché to Australia, for the South West Pacific Area.