Frederick Hobson
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For the British Army officer, see Frederick Taylor Hobson.
Frederick Hobson VC (23 September 1873 – 18 August 1917) was a soldier in the Canadian Expeditionary Force, and recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest military award for gallantry in the face of the enemy given to British and Commonwealth forces, during the First World War.
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Sergeant Frederick Hobson | |
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Born | 23 September 1873 London, England |
Died | 18 August 1917 (aged 43) Hill 70, France |
Allegiance | United Kingdom Canada |
Service/ | British Army Canadian Militia |
Years of service | 1914–1917 (Canada) |
Rank | Sergeant |
Unit | Wiltshire Regiment 2nd Canadian Division |
Battles/wars | Second Boer War First World War |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
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