Robert Digby-Jones
Recipient of the Victoria Cross / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Robert James Thomas Digby-Jones (27 September 1876 – 6 January 1900) was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross,[1] 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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Robert Digby-Jones | |
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Born | 27 September 1876 Edinburgh, Scotland |
Died | 6 January 1900 (aged 23) Ladysmith, South Africa |
Buried | Ladysmith Cemetery |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | 1896–1900 † |
Rank | Lieutenant |
Unit | Royal Engineers |
Battles/wars | Second Boer War |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
Other work | Royal Engineers A.F.C. player |
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