Ian Oswald Liddell (19 October 1919-21 April 1945) was a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. He was 25 years old, and a Temporary Captain in the 5th Battalion, Coldstream Guards, British Army during the Second World War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC. On 3 April 1945 near Lingen, Germany, … Wikipedia
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