Herbert Macpherson
British general and recipient of the Victoria Cross / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the British general. For the American nuclear engineer, see Herbert G. MacPherson. For the Australian cricketer, see Herbert MacPherson (cricketer).
Lieutenant-General Sir Herbert Taylor Macpherson VC KCB KCSI (22 January 1827 – 20 October 1886) 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.
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Sir Herbert Macpherson | |
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Born | 22 January 1827 Ardersier, Inverness-shire |
Died | 20 October 1886 (aged 59) Prone, Burma |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
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Rank | Lieutenant-General |
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Commands held | Madras Army |
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