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Context : Ernest George Horlock VC (also known as Ernest George Harlock) (24 October 1885 -- 30 December 1917) was an English 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.
Question : What was the award received by Ernest George Horlock?
Victoria Cross