Daniel Burges
Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Burges, VC, DSO (1 July 1873 – 24 October 1946) was an English 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.
Daniel Burges | |
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| Born | 1 July 1873 London, England |
| Died | 24 October 1946 (aged 73) Bristol, Gloucestershire |
| Buried | Arnos Vale Cemetery, Bristol |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army |
| Years of service | 1893–1923 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Unit | Gloucestershire Regiment |
| Commands held | 10th (Service) Battalion, East Yorkshire Regiment 7th Battalion, South Wales Borderers |
| Battles/wars | Second Boer War First World War |
| Awards | Victoria Cross Distinguished Service Order Croix de Guerre with Palm (France) War Cross (Greece) (2nd Class) |
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