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Last Surviving Victoria Cross Recipient Dies Aged 105
John Cruickshank earned the Victoria Cross for bravery during a 1944 attack on a German U-Boat despite 72 injuries, becoming the last WWII recipient before his death at 105.
- Britain’s last surviving World War II Victoria Cross recipient, Flight Lieutenant John Cruickshank, died aged 105, his family said last week, the BBC reported.
- During a patrol on June 17, 1944, Flight Lieutenant John Cruickshank sank a German U-boat in the Norwegian Sea by dropping depth charges during the second attempt.
- Despite his wounds, Flight Lieutenant John Cruickshank refused medical attention and flew the aircraft back to Sullom Voe, sustaining 72 injuries including wounds to his lungs and lower limbs.
- His family said he died last week and a private funeral is planned.
- His death marks the end of an era for the last of the 181 Victoria Cross recipients.
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Last surviving Second World War Victoria Cross recipient dies aged 105
Flight Lieutenant John Cruickshank was honoured for courage and dedication during an attack on a German submarine that left him seriously injured.
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Last remaining Second World War Victoria Cross recipient dead at 105
John Cruickshank, the last surviving recipient of the Victoria Cross from the Second World War, has died aged 105, his family announced this morning (Saturday).... Last remaining Second World War Victoria Cross recipient dead at 105
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