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Maurice Buckley
1891Apr, 13

Maurice Buckley

Maurice Buckley, Australian sergeant, Victoria Cross recipient (d. 1921)
Maurice Vincent Buckley, (13 April 1891 – 27 January 1921) was an Australian soldier serving under the pseudonym Gerald Sexton who was awarded the Victoria Cross during the First World War. This is the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

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