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Alexander Roberts Dunn

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Gender Male
Death155 years ago
Date of birth September 15,1833
Zodiac sign Virgo
Born York
Upper Canada
Date of died January 25,1868
DiedSenafe
Eritrea
Battles and wars Crimean War
1868 Expedition to Abyssinia
Years of service1852–1868
Parents John Henry Dunn
Awards Victoria Cross
Education Upper Canada College
Harrow School
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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.

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