Maurice Buckley
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Gender | Male |
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Death | 103 years ago |
Date of birth | April 13,1891 |
Zodiac sign | Aries |
Born | Melbourne |
Australia | |
Date of died | January 27,1921 |
Died | Melbourne |
Australia | |
Place of burial | Brighton General Cemetery, Caulfield South, Australia |
Rank | Sergeant |
Battles and wars | World War I |
Western Front | |
Battle of St Quentin Canal | |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
Distinguished Conduct Medal | |
Date of Reg. | |
Date of Upd. | |
ID | 1778952 |
Maurice Buckley Life story
Maurice Vincent Buckley, VC, DCM 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.