Sgt. Aubrey Cosens, VC - Latchford, Ontario
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Loonwatcher
N 47° 19.412 W 079° 48.638
17T E 589874 N 5241803
A roadside rest area and memorial to a local war hero.
Waymark Code: WMHR7A
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 08/07/2013
Views: 6
Aubrey Cosens, VC, (21 May 1921 - 26 February 1945) was a Canadian (born in Latchford, Ontario) recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
On the night of 25-26 February 1945 at Mooshof near Uedem, Germany, Sergeant Cosens assumed command of the four survivors of his platoon whom he placed in position to give him covering fire. Running forward alone to a tank, he took up an exposed position in front of the turret and directed its fire. When a further counter-attack had been repulsed, he ordered the tank to ram some farm buildings into which the Germans attackers had retreated. He went in alone, killing several of the defenders and taking the rest prisoners. He then dealt similarly with the occupants of two more buildings, but was shot by a sniper when he went to report back to superior officers.
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Type of memorial: Plaque
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