David Lord, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

David Lord

Recipient of the Victoria Cross

Date of Birth: 18-Oct-1913

Place of Birth: Cork, Munster, Ireland

Date of Death: 19-Sep-1944

Profession: aircraft pilot

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Libra

David Samuel Anthony Lord VC, DFC (18 October 1913 – 19 September 1944) was an Irish 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.
A transport pilot in the Royal Air Force, Lord received the award posthumously for his actions during the Battle of Arnhem while flying resupply missions in support of British paratroops.