George Burdon McKean

recipient of the Victoria Cross
Person human Q5537424
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George Burdon McKean

Summary

George Burdon McKean is a human[1]. His place of birth was Willington[2]. He was born on July 4, 1888[3]. He passed away in Potters Bar[4]. He died on November 28, 1926[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6].

Key Facts

  • Born in Willington[2], George Burdon McKean…
  • George Burdon McKean died in Potters Bar[4].
  • George Burdon McKean was born on July 4, 1888[3].
  • George Burdon McKean died on November 28, 1926[5].
  • George Burdon McKean is buried at Extra-Mural Cemetery[7].
  • George Burdon McKean held citizenship in Canada[8].
  • George Burdon McKean worked as a military personnel[6].
  • George Burdon McKean received the Victoria Cross[9].
  • George Burdon McKean received the Military Cross[10].
  • George Burdon McKean received the Military Medal[11].
  • George Burdon McKean is recorded as male[12].
  • George Burdon McKean's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • George Burdon McKean's military branch is recorded as Canadian Expeditionary Force[14].
  • George Burdon McKean's Commons category is recorded as George Burdon McKean[15].
  • George Burdon McKean's military, police or special rank is recorded as captain[16].
  • George Burdon McKean was part of the conflict World War I[17].
  • George Burdon McKean's family name is recorded as Q16876699[18].
  • George Burdon McKean's given name is recorded as George[19].
  • George Burdon McKean's given name is recorded as Burdon[20].

Body

Origins and Family

George Burdon McKean's place of birth was Willington[2]. He was born on July 4, 1888[3].

Career and Affiliations

George Burdon McKean's professions included military personnel[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Victoria Cross[9], a military decoration[21], in United Kingdom[22], founded in 1856[23]; Military Cross[10], an orders, decorations, and medals of the United Kingdom[24], in United Kingdom[25], founded in 1914[26]; and Military Medal[11], a courage award[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1916[29].

Death and Burial

George Burdon McKean died on November 28, 1926[5]. He passed away in Potters Bar[4]. Burial took place at Extra-Mural Cemetery[7].

FAQs

Where was George Burdon McKean born?

George Burdon McKean's place of birth was Willington[2].

Where did George Burdon McKean die?

George Burdon McKean died in Potters Bar[4].

What did George Burdon McKean do for work?

George Burdon McKean worked as military personnel[6].

What awards did George Burdon McKean receive?

Honors received include Victoria Cross[9], Military Cross[10], and Military Medal[11].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1h ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military, police or special rank captain
    Gnd id 1171465955
    Isni 0000000075122636
    Given name George, Burdon
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