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Andrew Frederick Weatherby Beauchamp-proctorAndrew Frederick Weatherby Beauchamp-Proctor (VC, DSO, MC & Bar, DFC) was a South African 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. He was 23 years old, and an Acting Captain in the 84 Squadron, Royal Air Force during the First World War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC. During the period 8 August/8 October 1918 over France, Captain Proctor was victorious in 26 air combats, but from his first victory in November 1917 in all he destroyed 22 enemy aircraft, 16 kite balloons and drove down a further 16 enemy machines completely out of control. In addition, his work in attacking enemy troops on the ground and in reconnaissance during the advance of the Allied armies, commencing on 8 August was almost unsurpassed in its brilliancy. Reference External links This page has been migrated from the Victoria Cross Reference with permission. Beauchamp-Proctor, Andrew Frederick Weatherby Beauchamp-Proctor, Andrew Frederick Weatherby
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