Alan Jerrard, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Alan Jerrard

British World War I Victoria Cross recipient

Date of Birth: 12-Dec-1897

Place of Birth: Lewisham, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 14-May-1968

Profession: flying ace

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Alan Jerrard, VC (3 December 1897 – 14 May 1968) was an English aviator 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. An officer of the South Staffordshire Regiment he was 20 years old when, attached as a lieutenant in No.
66 Squadron of the Royal Flying Corps during the First World War, he performed an act of bravery for which he was awarded the Victoria Cross.