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author 23px british army united kingdom bournemouth , dorset 5 december 1960 -lrb- aged 67 -rrb- wallington , surrey honourable artillery company 30px medal victoria cross military cross & bar distinguished conduct world war i 4 may 1893 captain alfred oliver pollard vc.jpg alfred oliver pollard
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alfred oliver pollard

alfred oliver pollard vc mc & bar dcm -lrb- 4 may 1893 -- 4 december 1960 -rrb- 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 .
he later became a prolific author of crime and mystery books .
