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What military honor did John Vereker receive for his bravery in WWI?

  • Victoria Cross

  • Military Medal

  • Croix de Guerre

  • Bronze Star

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John Vereker received the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious decoration of the British honors system, for his bravery in World War I. It is awarded for valour "in the presence of the enemy" to members of the British Armed Forces and may be awarded posthumously.
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