- Aubrey Cosens
Aubrey Cosens, VC, (21 May 1921 - 26 February 1945) was a Canadian (born in Latchford,
Ontario ) recipient of theVictoria Cross , the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.Details
Cosens was 23 years old, and a
sergeant inThe Queen's Own Rifles of Canada ,Canadian Army during theSecond World War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.On the night of 25/26 February 1945 at
Mooshof nearUedem , in Germany, Sergeant Cosens assumed command of the four survivors of his platoon whom he placed in position to give him covering fire and then, running forward alone to a tank, took up an exposed position in front of the turret and directed its fire. When a further counter-attack had been repulsed and, on his orders, the tank had rammed some farm buildings, he went in alone, killing several of the defenders and taking the rest prisoners. He then dealt similarly with the occupants of two more buildings, but was shot by a sniper when he went to report back to superior officers.Further information
Grave/memorial at Buried at
Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery in theNetherlands . Plot VIII. row H. Grave 2. Headstone.The medal
His
Victoria Cross is displayed atthe Queen's Own Rifles of Canada Regimental Museum inCasa Loma ,Toronto .ee also
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Sgt. Aubrey Cosens VC Memorial Bridge External links
* [http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/general/sub.cfm?source=history/secondwar/citations/cosens COSENS, Aubrey]
* [http://www.vvv-groesbeek.info/cosens.htm On-Line Memorial]
* [http://www.ottertooth.com/Temagami/History/aubrey.htm "Searching For Aubrey" by Angus Scully]
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