John Cruickshank, Last World War II Victoria Cross Winner, Dies at 105

Published on August 20, 2025 at 08:16 PM

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He made a daring raid on a U-boat, suffered 72 wounds and helped land his damaged seaplane.

Cruickshank, John (1920-2025)Deaths (Obituaries)Victoria CrossWorld War II (1939-45)Royal Air ForceAwards, Decorations and HonorsMilitary AircraftGreat Britain

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