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Ross TollertonRoss Tollerton 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. He was 24 years old, and a Private in the 1st Bn., The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders, British Army during the First World War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC. On 14 September 1914 at the Battle of the Aisne, France, Private Tollerton carried a wounded officer, under heavy fire, as far as he was able, into a place of greater safety. Then, although he himself was wounded in the head and hand, he struggled back to the firing line where he remained until his battalion retired. He then returned to the wounded officer and stayed with him for three days until they were both rescued. His Victoria Cross is displayed at the Regimental Museum of Queens Own Highlanders (Fort George, Inverness-shire, Scotland). Reference External links This page has been migrated from the Victoria Cross Reference with permission. Tollerton, Ross
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