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Angus Falconer Douglas-hamiltonAngus Falconer Douglas-Hamilton 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. Details He was 52 years old, and a T/Lieutenant Colonel in the Reserve Of Officers, British Army, Commander 6th Bn., The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders during the First World War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC. On 25/26 September 1915 during operations on Hill 70, France, Lieutenant Colonel Douglas-Hamilton, when the battalions on his right and left had retired, rallied his own battalion again and again and led his men forward four times. The last time he led all that remained, about 50 men, in a most gallant manner, and was killed at their head. It was due to his bravery, and splendid leadership that the line at this point was able to check the enemy's advance. Further information The medal His Victoria Cross is displayed at the Regimental Museum of Queens Own Highlanders (Fort George, Inverness-shire, Scotland). Reference See also External links This page has been migrated from the Victoria Cross Reference with permission. Douglas-Hamilton, Angus Falconer
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