John Gough (British Army officer)
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For the philosopher, see John Gough (natural philosopher).
Brigadier-General Sir John Edmond Gough VC, KCB, CMG (25 October 1871 – 22 February 1915), was a British Army officer and a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
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Sir John Edmond Gough | |
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Born | (1871-10-25)25 October 1871 Murree, Punjab, British India (now Punjab, Pakistan) |
Died | 22 February 1915(1915-02-22) (aged 43) Fauquissart, France |
Buried | Estaires Communal Cemetery |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | 1892–1915 |
Rank | Brigadier General |
Unit | Rifle Brigade |
Battles/wars | Mahdist War 1898 Occupation of Crete Second Boer War Third Somaliland Expedition First World War |
Awards | Victoria Cross Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George Mentioned in Despatches |
Relations | Sir Charles Gough (father) Sir Hugh Gough (uncle) Sir Hubert Gough (brother) |
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