Charles Merritt
Charles Cecil Ingersoll Merritt | |
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Photo of Charles Merritt from The Times | |
| Member of the Canadian Parliament for Vancouver—Burrard | |
| In office 1945–1949 | |
| Preceded by | Gerry McGeer |
| Succeeded by | Lorne MacDougall |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 November 1908 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Died | 12 July 2000 (aged 91) Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative |
| Awards | Victoria Cross Mentioned in Despatches Efficiency Decoration |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Canada |
| Branch/service | Canadian Army |
| Years of service | 1929–1945 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Commands | The South Saskatchewan Regiment |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Charles Cecil Ingersoll Merritt VC, ED (10 November 1908 – 12 July 2000) was a Canadian recipient of the Victoria Cross for his actions during the Dieppe Raid in 1942. Later he served as Member of Parliament.