James Morris Colquhoun Colvin

James Morris Colquhoun Colvin
Born(1870-08-26)26 August 1870
Bijnor, United Provinces, India
Died7 December 1945(1945-12-07) (aged 75)
Stanway, Essex, England
Allegiance United Kingdom
Branch British Army
RankColonel
UnitRoyal Engineers
ConflictsChitral Expedition
Mohmand Campaign
Malakand Frontier War
Second Boer War
World War I
AwardsVictoria Cross
RelationsSir Noel Beresford-Peirse (son-in-law)

Colonel James Morris Colquhoun Colvin VC (26 August 1870 – 7 December 1945) 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 a member of a British or Commonwealth force.

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