Adam Archibald

Adam Archibald
Born14 January 1879
Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland
Died10 March 1957 (aged 78)
Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland
Buried
Warriston Crematorium, Edinburgh
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service / branch British Army
Years of service1915 - 1919
RankSapper
UnitDurham Light Infantry
Royal Engineers
Battles / warsFirst World War Allied intervention in North Russia
Awards Victoria Cross

Adam Archibald VC (14 January 1879 – 10 March 1957) was a Scottish First World War 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.