Angus Buchanan (VC)

Angus Buchanan

VC MC
Born(1894-09-11)11 September 1894
Coleford, Gloucestershire
Died1 March 1944(1944-03-01) (aged 49)
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Buried
Coleford Cemetery
Allegiance United Kingdom
Branch British Army
Service years1914–1917
RankCaptain
UnitSouth Wales Borderers
ConflictsWorld War I
Awards Victoria Cross
Military Cross
Order of St. Vladimir 4th Class with Swords (Russia)
Other workSolicitor

Angus Buchanan, VC MC (11 August 1894 – 1 March 1944) 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.

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