The Honourable Raymond de Montmorency | |
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Born | 5 February 1867 Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
Died | 23 February 1900 (aged 33) Dordrecht, Cape Colony, South Africa |
Buried | Molteno Cemetery, near Dordrecht |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service | British Army |
Years of service | 1887–1900 † |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | Lincolnshire Regiment 21st Lancers |
Battles / wars | Mahdist War Second Boer War |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
The Honourable Raymond Harvey Lodge Joseph de Montmorency VC (5 February 1867 – 23 February 1900) was a British recipient of the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. (Also considered a Canadian recipient due to his place of birth).