Gustavus Coulson
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Gustavus Hamilton Blenkinsopp Coulson, VC, DSO (1 April 1879 – 18 May 1901) was a British Army officer and an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest decoration for gallantry "in the face of the enemy" awarded to members of the British and Commonwealth armed forces.
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Gustavus Hamilton Blenkinsopp Coulson | |
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Born | (1879-04-01)1 April 1879 Wimbledon, England |
Died | 18 May 1901(1901-05-18) (aged 22) Lambrechtfontein, Orange Free State |
Buried | Lambrechtfontein |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | 1899–1901 |
Rank | Lieutenant |
Unit | Green Howards The King's Own Scottish Borderers |
Battles/wars | Second Boer War |
Awards | Victoria Cross Distinguished Service Order Mentioned in Despatches |
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