Gabriel Coury
Gabriel Coury | |
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Gabriel Coury as depicted on a cigarette card | |
| Born | 13 June 1896 Liverpool, Lancashire, England |
| Died | 23 February 1956 (aged 59) Liverpool, Lancashire, England |
| Place of burial | St Peter and St Paul Churchyard, Crosby |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | The South Lancashire Regiment Royal Flying Corps Royal Air Force Royal Army Service Corps |
| Battles / wars | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Victoria Cross |
| Spouse(s) |
Katherine "Kitty" Mary Christina
(m. 1918) |
| Children | 3 |
Gabriel George Coury VC (13 June 1896 – 23 February 1956), 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.