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Matthew Fontaine Maury Meiklejohn
The battle of Elandslaagte
Born27 November 1870
Clapham, London
Died4 July 1913 (aged 42)
Hyde Park, London
Buried
Brookwood Cemetery
AllegianceMatthew Fontaine Maury Meiklejohn United Kingdom
Service/branch British Army
Years of service1891–1913
RankMajor
UnitThe Gordon Highlanders
Battles/warsChitral Expedition
Tirah Campaign
Second Boer War
AwardsVictoria Cross

Major Matthew Fontaine Maury Meiklejohn VC (/ˈmkəlˌɒn/; 27 November 1870 – 4 July 1913[1]) 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.

  1. ^ Who's Who 1914, p. xxiii, gives 3 July as the date of death

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