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James Kirk VC

Posted on 28/02/2017 by JA

James Kirk (27/01/1897 – 04/11/1918) was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions in November 1918 during the First World War. The Citation, recorded in the London Gazette of 3 January 1919, Supplement: 31108, Page: 307, reads: “2nd Lt. James Kirk, late 10th, … Continue reading →

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