John McDougall (VC)

For other people with the same name, see John McDougall (disambiguation).

John Leishman McDougall
Born2 January 1839
Edinburgh
Died10 March 1869 (aged 29–30)
Buried
Old Calton Cemetery, Edinburgh
Allegiance United Kingdom
Branch British Army
RankPrivate
Unit44th (East Essex) Regiment of Foot
Conflicts
AwardsVictoria Cross

John Leishman McDougall VC (1839 – 10 March 1869) was a Scottish 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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