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Aubrey Cosens — Victoria Cross

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Heroic Score1001058th out of 4481

Number of Medals5

Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score1081381 of 4481

Canadian Army#34of 73

Infantry#417of 1502

World War II#486of 924

Western Front#54of 154

Western Allied invasion of France#5of 5

Battle of Normandy#2of 3

Western Allied invasion of Germany †#1of 5

Aubrey Cosens

Sergeant, Canadian Army

World War IIWestern FrontWestern Allied invasion of FranceBattle of NormandyWestern Allied invasion of Germany †

Awards & Decorations

Victoria Cross
1939-1945 Star
France and Germany Star
Defence Medal (United Kingdom)
War Medal 1939-1945

Ribbon Rack

Biography

Aubrey Cosens was a Canadian soldier who posthumously received the Victoria Cross during the Second World War. Serving as a sergeant in the Canadian Army, he demonstrated exceptional gallantry in action against enemy forces. His actions represent the highest standard of bravery in the face of the enemy.

His courageous conduct on the battlefield earned him the Commonwealth's most prestigious award for valor, cementing his legacy in Canadian military history.

Cosens' selflessness and devotion to duty remain a prominent example of military service and sacrifice within the Canadian Army and British Commonwealth forces.

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Score Breakdown

Victoria Cross(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts