Ian Oswald Liddell

Ian Oswald Liddell

VC
Born19 October 1919
Shanghai, China
Died21 April 1945 (aged 25)
Rotenburg an der Wümme, Germany
Buried
Allegiance United Kingdom
Branch British Army
Years of service1940 – 1945
RankCaptain
Service number156048
UnitKing's Shropshire Light Infantry
Coldstream Guards
Battles / warsWorld War II
Awards Victoria Cross
RelationsMajor David Liddell MC

Captain Ian Oswald Liddell VC (19 October 1919 – 21 April 1945) was a British 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.