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Eric Stuart Dougall

1886 – 1918

English military officer (1886–1918); recipient of the Victoria Cross

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Lived 1886 – 1918 (aged 32). Eric Stuart Dougall was a British military personnel.

Major Eric Stuart Dougall VC MC (13 April 1886 – 14 April 1918) was an English 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.

Dougall was born in Tunbridge Wells on 13 April 1886 to Andrew and Emily Elizabeth Dougall. He was educated at Tonbridge School, where he won the Cras, the school's cross country race. When he won his VC he was 31 years old, and an Acting Captain in the Special Reserve, Royal Field Artillery, attached to A Bty., 88th Brigade. He was awarded the Victoria Cross for his deeds on 10 April 1918 at Messines, Belgium.

He was killed in action at Kemmel, Belgium on 14 April 1918. His VC is owned by Pembroke College, Cambridge.

Prior to his war service, Dougall was an Assistant Engineer at the Bombay Port Trust, and there is an officers' residence building named after him (called Dougall House) there.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Education
Pembroke College, Tonbridge School
Awards
Victoria Cross; Military Cross
Also known as
E. S. Dougall

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Eric Stuart Dougall?

English military officer (1886–1918); recipient of the Victoria Cross

When was Eric Stuart Dougall born?

Eric Stuart Dougall was born on 13 April 1886 in Royal Tunbridge Wells.

When did Eric Stuart Dougall die?

Eric Stuart Dougall died on 14 April 1918 in Heuvelland.

What was Eric Stuart Dougall's occupation?

Eric Stuart Dougall was a military personnel.

What nationality was Eric Stuart Dougall?

Eric Stuart Dougall was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Eric Stuart Dougall

· Wikidata: Q5387584

· DBpedia: Eric Stuart Dougall

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