George Arthur Boyd-Rochfort | |
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Born | 1 January 1880 Middleton Park House, County Westmeath, Ireland, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland |
Died | 7 August 1940 (aged 60) Dublin, Ireland |
Buried | Castletown Old Churchyard, County Westmeath, Ireland |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service | British Army |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | Scots Guards |
Battles / wars | World War I |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
Relations | Cecil Boyd-Rochfort (brother) |
George Arthur Boyd-Rochfort VC (1 January 1880 – 7 August 1940) was an Irish 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.