David Jamieson (VC)

David Jamieson
Born(1920-10-01)1 October 1920
Westminster, London, England
Died5 May 2001(2001-05-05) (aged 80)
Burnham Market, Norfolk, England
Buried
Burnham Norton Churchyard, Norfolk
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
Service / branchBritish Army
Years of service1939–1948
RankMajor
Service number90577
UnitRoyal Norfolk Regiment
Battles / warsSecond World War
AwardsVictoria Cross
Commander of the Royal Victorian Order
RelationsSir Archibald Jamieson (father)

Major David Auldjo Jamieson, VC, CVO (1 October 1920 – 5 May 2001) was a British Army officer in the Second World War who received the Victoria Cross,[1][2] the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

  1. ^ "Major David Jamieson VC". Daily Telegraph (UK). 8 May 2001.
  2. ^ Goldstein, Richard (12 May 2001). "David Jamieson, 80, Winner of Top British Medal for Valor". The New York Times.