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James Joseph Magennis
James Joseph Magennis (27 October 1919 in Belfast, Northern Ireland – 12 February 1986 in Halifax, West Yorkshire, England, UK) was a Belfast-born 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 was the only native of Northern Ireland to receive the Victoria Cross for World War II service.
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