James Dundas (VC)

James Dundas
James Dundas
Born10 September 1842
Edinburgh, Scotland
Died23 December 1879 (aged 37)
Sherpur, Afghanistan
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service/branchBritish Indian Army
British Army
RankCaptain
UnitBengal Engineers
Royal Engineers
Battles/warsBhutan War
Second Anglo-Afghan War
AwardsVictoria Cross
The memorial plaque to James Dundas VC in St Marys Episcopal Cathedral in Edinburgh
Memorial to James Dundas VC, Rochester Cathedral

James Dundas VC (10 September 1842 – 23 December 1879) 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.