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George Jarratt
VC
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| Born | 20 July 1891 Kennington, London, England |
| Died | 3 May 1917 (aged 25) Pelves, France |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
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 British Army |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Service number | 55295 |
| Unit | Royal Fusiliers |
| Battles/wars | World War I † |
| Awards | Victoria Cross |
Corporal George Jarratt VC (20 July 1891 − 3 May 1917) was a British Army soldier and an English recipient of the Victoria Cross (VC) the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
World War I
Jarratt was awarded the VC for a deed which took place when he was 25 years old on 3 May 1917 near Pelves, France. He was a corporal in the 8th Battalion, The Royal Fusiliers, British Army during the First World War.
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