Alexander Roberts Dunn
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Gender | Male |
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Death | 156 years ago |
Date of birth | September 15,1833 |
Zodiac sign | Virgo |
Born | York |
Upper Canada | |
Date of died | January 25,1868 |
Died | Senafe |
Eritrea | |
Battles and wars | Crimean War |
1868 Expedition to Abyssinia | |
Years of service | 1852–1868 |
Parents | John Henry Dunn |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
Education | Upper Canada College |
Harrow School | |
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Date of Upd. | |
ID | 749235 |
Alexander Roberts Dunn Life story
Alexander Roberts Dunn VC was the first Canadian awarded the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for bravery in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. Later in life, he assisted in raising a regiment in Canada for the British Army.