Captain Brooke's grave in Zantvoorde British Cemetery, Zonnebeke, Belgium
Born
3 February 1884 Aberdeen, Scotland
Died
29 October 1914 (aged 30) Gheluvelt, Belgium
Buried
Zantvoorde British Cemetery
Allegiance
United Kingdom
Service/branch
British Army
Years of service
1905-1914 †
Rank
Captain
Unit
The Gordon Highlanders
Battles/wars
First World War
Awards
Victoria Cross
James Anson Otho Brooke VC (3 February 1884 – 29 October 1914) 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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