Louis McGuffie | |
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Born | Wigtown, Wigtownshire | 15 March 1893
Died | 4 October 1918† Wytschaete, Belgium | (aged 25)
Buried | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service | British Army |
Rank | Sergeant |
Unit | The King's Own Scottish Borderers |
Battles / wars | World War I |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
Louis McGuffie VC (15 March 1893 – 4 October 1918) 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. He is a soldier with The King's Own Scottish Borderers. He was awarded the VC for his actions in late September 1918, during the Hundred Days Offensive of the First World War. He was killed in action a few days later.