Osborn, John Robert Victoria Cross Recipient

Osborn, John Robert (1899-1941). Born in Norfolk, England, Osborn was serving with the 1st battalion of the Winnipeg Grenadiers. During an attack against the Japanese at Jardines Lookout and Mount Butler, Hong Kong, the enemy began to throw grenades. After picking up several live grenades and hurling them back at the Japanese, Osborn threw himself on a grenade in order to save the life of his comrades. He was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross.

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