Frederick Birks
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 107 years ago |
| Date of birth | August 16,1894 |
| Zodiac sign | Leo |
| Born | Buckley |
| United Kingdom | |
| Date of died | September 21,1917 |
| Died | Ypres |
| Belgium | |
| Years of service | 1910–1913; 1914–1917 |
| Parents | Samuel Birks |
| Mary Birks | |
| Battles and wars | World War I |
| Gallipoli Campaign | |
| Western Front | |
| Battle of the Somme | |
| Battle of Pozières | |
| Battle of Passchendaele | |
| Awards | Victoria Cross |
| Military Medal | |
| Place of burial | Perth Cemetery (China Wall), Ypres, Belgium |
| Zillebeke Churchyard, Ypres, Belgium | |
| Servicebranch | British Army |
| Australian Imperial Force | |
| Unit | 6th Battalion |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 756408 |
Frederick Birks Life story
Frederick Birks, VC, MM was a Welsh-born Australian First World War soldier and recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest decoration for gallantry "in the face of the enemy" that can be awarded to members of the British and Commonwealth forces.
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