Edgar Towner

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Edgar Towner born?April 19, 1890
2. Where was Edgar Towner born?Queensland, Australia
3. When did Edgar Towner die?August 18, 1972 (age 82)
4. What is the military decorations?Victoria Cross (VC), Military Cross (MC), Twice Mentioned in Dispatches
5. What is the Victoria Cross that Edgar Towner received?The Victoria Cross is the highest award for bravery given to soldiers in the British Empire. It is awarded for extraordinary courage in battle.
6. Why did Edgar Towner keep fighting after he was wounded?He kept fighting for thirty hours after being wounded because he was very brave and wanted to protect his teammates and finish the mission.

Victoria Cross (VC): The highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to members of the British and Commonwealth armed forces.
Western Front: The primary theatre of operations for the Allied and Central Powers on the Western side of Europe during World War I.
Grazier: A person who owns or manages a large farm, typically for raising livestock such as cattle or sheep.
Mentioned in Dispatches: An official acknowledgement in military orders of the services of an officer or soldier, often for bravery or meritorious conduct.