Maurice Buckley

"Gerald Sexton" redirects here. For the Australian footballer, see Gerry Sexton.

Maurice Vincent Buckley
Studio portrait of M. V. Buckley
Born(1891-04-13)13 April 1891
Melbourne, Victoria
Died27 January 1921(1921-01-27) (aged 29)
Melbourne, Victoria
Buried
Brighton Cemetery, Melbourne
AllegianceAustralia
BranchAustralian Imperial Force
Service years1914–19
RankSergeant
Unit13th Battalion
Conflicts
AwardsVictoria Cross
Distinguished Conduct Medal

Maurice Vincent Buckley, VC, DCM (13 April 1891 – 27 January 1921) was an Australian soldier serving under the pseudonym Gerald Sexton who was awarded the Victoria Cross during the First World War. This is the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

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