James Anson Otho Brooke

James Anson Otho Brooke
Captain Brooke's grave in Zantvoorde British Cemetery, Zonnebeke, Belgium
Born3 February 1884
Aberdeen, Scotland
Died29 October 1914 (aged 30)
Gheluvelt, Belgium
Buried
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service/branch British Army
Years of service1905-1914 
RankCaptain
UnitThe Gordon Highlanders
Battles/warsFirst World War
AwardsVictoria Cross

James Anson Otho Brooke VC (3 February 1884 – 29 October 1914) was a Scottish 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.