Donald Cameron (VC)
Donald Cameron | |
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Lieutenant Donald Cameron in September 1943 | |
| Born | 18 March 1916 Carluke, South Lanarkshire, Scotland |
| Died | 10 April 1961 (aged 45) Royal Hospital Haslar, Gosport, England |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Royal Navy |
| Service years | 1939–1961 |
| Rank | Commander |
| Commands | HMS Dolphin HMS X6 |
| Conflicts | Second World War |
| Awards | Victoria Cross |
Commander Donald Cameron, VC (18 March 1916 – 10 April 1961) was a Scottish sailor and a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. He is one of three VC recipients from the small town of Carluke in South Lanarkshire (population 14,000). The Rotary Club of Carluke have erected a millennium stone in the town market place to commemorate this.