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George Stringer
George Stringer | |
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| Born | 24 January 1889 Miles Platting, Manchester |
| Died | 10 November 1957 (aged 68) Oldham, Lancashire |
| Buried | Philips Park Cemetery, Manchester 53°29′20.5″N 2°11′59″W / 53.489028°N 2.19972°W |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service |  British Army |
| Years of service | 1905–1917 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | Manchester Regiment |
| Battles / wars | World War I |
| Awards |  Victoria CrossMentioned in Despatches Gold Medal for Bravery (Serbia) |
George Stringer VC (24 July 1889 – 22 November 1957) from Miles Platting, Manchester 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.
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