John Cruickshank, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

John Cruickshank

Recipient of the Victoria Cross

Date of Birth: 20-May-1920

Place of Birth: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

Profession: military personnel, banker

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

John Alexander Cruickshank, VC (born 20 May 1920) is a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Cruickshank was awarded the VC for sinking a German U-boat and then, despite serious injuries, safely landing his aircraft.
He is the last living recipient to have been awarded the VC during the Second World War.