Andrew Mynarski

Military Person

1916 – 1944

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Who was Andrew Mynarski?

Andrew Charles Mynarski VC was a Canadian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for bravery in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. Mynarski was 27 years old and flew with 419 "Moose" Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War when he gave his life attempting to help rescue a trapped crew member. His Victoria Cross was awarded in 1946 as the last such award to a Canadian airman in the Second World War.

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Born
Oct 14, 1916
Winnipeg
Also known as
  • Минарски, Эндрю
Nationality
  • Canada
Profession
Lived in
  • Winnipeg
Died
Jun 13, 1944
Cambrai

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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