George William Burdett Clare, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetGeorge William Burdett Clare
Recipient of the Victoria Cross
Date of Birth: 18-May-1889
Place of Birth: St Ives, England, United Kingdom
Date of Death: 29-Nov-1917
Profession: military personnel
Zodiac Sign: Taurus 
About George William Burdett Clare
- George William Burdett Clare VC (18 May 1889 – 29 November 1917) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. Clare was born on 18 May 1889 in St Ives, Huntingdonshire to George and Rhoda Clare.
- He was 28 years old, and a private in the 5th Lancers (Royal Irish), he was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions on 28/29 November 1917 at Bourlon Wood, France during the Battle of Cambrai at which he was killed.
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