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Anthony Dickson Home

1826 – 1914

Scottish military surgeon (1826–1914); recipient of the Victoria Cross

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About Anthony Dickson Home

Lived 1826 – 1914 (aged 87). Anthony Dickson Home was a British military physician.

Biography

Home graduated from the University of St Andrews School of Medicine with an MD in 1848. Home was 30 years old, and a surgeon in the 90th Foot, British Army during the Indian Mutiny on 26 September 1857 at the Relief of Lucknow, India, when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC:

In the early 1860s, Home was stationed in New Zealand and fought in the New Zealand Wars. He was awarded a Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath and achieved the rank of surgeon general.

Arthur Conan Doyle worked with him a few times and stated that, "..he seemed a most disagreeable old man...and yet when I married shortly afterwards he sent me a most charming message wishing me good fortune..."

Home died on 10 August 1914 and was buried on the western side of Highgate Cemetery.

The medal His Victoria Cross is displayed at the Army Medical Services Museum, Mytchett, Surrey.

Works Service Memoirs (1912)

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Important facts

Born
30 November 1826, Dunbar
Birth century
19th century
Died
10 August 1914, Kensington
Occupation
Military physician
Nationality
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Education
University of St Andrews
Positions held
Military officer
Awards
Victoria Cross; Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath; Order of the Bath
Also known as
Sir Anthony Dickson Home, Anthony Home

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Anthony Dickson Home?

Scottish military surgeon (1826–1914); recipient of the Victoria Cross

When was Anthony Dickson Home born?

Anthony Dickson Home was born on 30 November 1826 in Dunbar.

When did Anthony Dickson Home die?

Anthony Dickson Home died on 10 August 1914 in Kensington.

What was Anthony Dickson Home's occupation?

Anthony Dickson Home was a military physician.

What nationality was Anthony Dickson Home?

Anthony Dickson Home was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Anthony Dickson Home

· Wikidata: Q4772404

· DBpedia: Anthony Home

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