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Alexander Murray, 8th Earl of Dunmore
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Alexander Edward Murray, 8th Earl of Dunmore VC DSO MVO DL (22 April 1871 – 29 January 1962), known by the courtesy title Viscount Fincastle until 1907, was a Scottish peer, soldier and politician.
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Born | 22 April 1871[1] Portland Place, London |
Died | 29 January 1962 (aged 90) Sussex Place, London |
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Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | 1892–1907 1914–1918 |
Rank | Major |
Unit | 16th Lancers (The Queen's) |
Commands held | 31st Battalion, Imperial Yeomanry |
Battles/wars | Mahdist War Tirah Campaign Malakand Frontier War Second Boer War World War I |
Awards | Victoria Cross Distinguished Service Order Member of the Royal Victorian Order |
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