Sergeant Aubrey Cosens V.C. Plaque

SERGEANT AUBREY COSENS, V.C. 1921-1945

Born in Latchford and raised near Porquis Junction,
Cosens enlisted in the Argyle and Sutherland Regiment,
Canadian Active Service Force, in 1940 and transferred to
the Queen's Own Rifles of Canada in 1944. Early on
February 26, 1945 his unit attacked German forces at
Mooshof, Holland, a strategic position vital to the success
of future operations. His platoon suffered heavy casualties
and Cosens assumed command. Supported by a tank, he led
another attack against three enemy strong points which he
captured single-handed. He later was killed by a sniper.
From his "outstanding gallantry, initiative and determined
leadership" he was posthumously awarded the Commonwealth's
highest decoration for valour, the Victoria Cross.

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