Date of Birth | 17-September-1909 | |
Place of Birth |
Colac Bay (New Zealand) |
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Nationality | New Zealand | |
Also know as | John Daniel Hinton | |
Profession | Soldier | |
John Daniel 'Jack' Hinton VC was a New Zealander, a World War II soldier in 2NZEF who was awarded the Victoria Cross for leading an assault in Greece in 1941. The Victoria Cross, is the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. Captured by the Germans, Hinton twice escaped. |
Awards by Jack Hinton |
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Check all the awards nominated and won by Jack Hinton. | ||
1941
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