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John Crawford BuchanJohn Crawford Buchan 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 25 years old, and a Second Lieutenant in the 7th Bn., Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (Princess Louise's), British Army, attd. 8th Bn. during the First World War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC. On 21 March 1918 east of Marteville, France, Second Lieutenant Buchan, although wounded early in the day, insisted on remaining with his platoon which was suffering heavy casualties from most severe shell fire. He continually visited all his posts, encouraging his men in the face of the approaching enemy and heavy machine-gun fire. When called on to surrender, he fought his way back to the support line where he held out until dusk. He then withdrew as ordered, but refused to have his injuries attended to. He was eventually completely cut off and was last seen fighting valiantly against overwhelming odds. Reference This page has been migrated from the Victoria Cross Reference with permission. Buchan, John Crawford
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