John Cruickshank, Last World War II Victoria Cross Winner, Dies at 105
John Cruickshank, Last World War II Victoria Cross Winner, Dies at 105
He made a daring raid on a U-boat, suffered 72 wounds and helped land his damaged seaplane.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article is highly accurate. All key claims are verified by multiple reliable sources. There is no discernible bias in the reporting.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: John Cruickshank, Last World War II Victoria Cross Winner, Dies at 105
- Verification Source #1: Confirms that John Cruickshank, Britain's last surviving World War Two Victoria Cross recipient, has died aged 105.
- Verification Source #2: Confirms that John Cruickshank, Britain's last surviving World War Two Victoria Cross recipient, has died aged 105.
- Verification Source #3: Confirms that the last surviving Second World War Victoria Cross recipient died aged 105.
- Verification Source #4: Confirms that before his death, he was the last living recipient to have been awarded the VC during the Second World War.
- Assessment: Supported
- Claim: He made a daring raid on a U-boat, suffered 72 wounds and helped land his damaged seaplane.
- Verification Source #3: Confirms he was awarded the cross for bravery during an attack on a German U-boat that left him with 72 injuries.
- Verification Source #5: Confirms Flight Lieutenant John Cruickshank received the Victoria Cross for his bravery during an attack on a German U-boat, which left him injured.
- Assessment: Supported
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Source 1: Britain's last surviving World War Two Victoria Cross recipient, John Cruickshank, has died aged 105.
- Source 3: Flight Lieutenant John Cruickshank was awarded the cross for bravery during an attack on a German U-boat that left him with 72 injuries.