John Aidan Liddell
John Aidan Liddell | |
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Liddell, front, while serving with the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders on the Western Front | |
| Born | 3 August 1888 Newcastle upon Tyne, England |
| Died | 31 August 1915 (aged 27) De Panne, Belgium |
| Buried | Basingstoke (South View or Old) Cemetery |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Years of service | 1912–1915 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders No. 7 Squadron RFC |
| Battles / wars | First World War |
| Awards | Victoria Cross Military Cross Mentioned in Despatches |
John Aidan Liddell, VC, MC (3 August 1888 – 31 August 1915) was a British military pilot and a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.