Edward Bellew
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Edward Donald Bellew, VC (28 October 1882 – 1 February 1961,[1] Kamloops, British Columbia), Captain of the 7th Bn British Columbia Regiment, CEF was a Canadian 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.
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Birth name | Edward Donald Bellew |
Born | 28 October 1882 Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British Raj |
Died | 1 February 1961 Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada |
Buried | Hillside Cemetery, Kamloops |
Allegiance | United Kingdom Dominion of Canada |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | 1901–1903 (UK) 1914–1919 (Canada) |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | Royal Irish Regiment 7th (1st British Columbia) Battalion |
Battles/wars | World War I |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
Alma mater | Clifton College Royal Military College, Sandhurst |
Relations | Robert Bellew Adams VC (second cousin) |
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