James Edward Tait
Recipient of the Victoria Cross / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
James Edward Tait VC MC (27 May 1888 – 11 August 1918), was a Scottish/Canadian 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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Born | 27 May 1888 Dumfries, Scotland |
Died | 11 August 1918 (aged 30) Amiens, France |
Buried | Fouquescourt British Cemetery |
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Service/ | Canadian Expeditionary Force |
Years of service | 1916 - 1918 |
Rank | Lieutenant |
Unit | Imperial Yeomanry 78th Battalion, CEF |
Battles/wars | World War I |
Awards | ![]() Military Cross |
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