George William Burdett Clare

Date of Birth	18-May-1889
Place of Birth	St Ives (United Kingdom, Huntingdonshire, England)
Nationality	United Kingdom
Profession	Soldier
George William Burdett Clare VC 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, 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.

Awards by George William Burdett Clare

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Victoria Cross	(In recognition of most conspicuous bravery that took place on 18 May 1889 as Private of the 5th Royal Irish Lancers during the First World War. Posthumously awarded.)