James Allen Ward
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New ZealandLived 1919 to 1941 · aged 22Fame44.3
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James Allen Ward, VC was a New Zealand aviator and a recipient of the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest award for gallantry "in the face of the enemy" that could be awarded at the time to personnel of the British and Commonwealth forces.
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The Wellington in which Ward flew on operations on 7 July 1941. Shown are the holes Ward made to help him climb across the wing in order to put out a fire caused by a night fighter attack
Luncheon at the Savoy Hotel in honor of Ward, July 1941
No. 75 Squadron's commander, Cyrus Kay, standing at centre, gives a speech at a dinner held for Ward shortly after he was awarded the VC. Ward sits on Kay's right
Ward's grave in Hamburg, GermanyAwards 1
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About this person
Country
New ZealandType
Other
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1919 to 1941 · aged 22
Written about in
6 languages
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