James Edward Tait | |
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| Born | 27 May 1888 Dumfries, Scotland |
| Died | 11 August 1918 (aged 30) Amiens, France |
| Buried | Fouquescourt British Cemetery |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom Canada |
| Service/ | Canadian Expeditionary Force |
| Years of service | 1916 - 1918 |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Unit | Imperial Yeomanry 78th Battalion, CEF |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
| Awards |  Victoria CrossMilitary Cross |
James Edward Tait VC MC (27 May 1888 – 11 August 1918), was a Scottish/Canadian 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.