John Croak, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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recipient of the Victoria Cross
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Place of Birth: Little Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
About John Croak
- John Bernard Croak VC (May 18, 1892 – August 8, 1918) was a soldier in the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War and posthumous 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.
- He earned the award for events that occurred during the Battle of Amiens in August 1918.
- A park and elementary school was named in his memory at Glace Bay, Nova Scotia.
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