Gabriel Coury

Gabriel Georges Coury VC (13 June 1896 – 2 February 1956), 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.

Gabriel Coury
Gabriel Coury as depicted on a cigarette card
Born13 June 1896
Liverpool, Lancashire, England
Died2 February 1956 (aged 59)
Liverpool, Lancashire, England
Place of burial
St Peter and St Paul Churchyard, Crosby
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service/branch British Army
RankCaptain
UnitThe South Lancashire Regiment
Royal Flying Corps
Royal Air Force
Royal Army Service Corps
Battles/warsFirst World War
Second World War
AwardsVictoria Cross
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