Frederick Lumsden
Brigadier-General Frederick William Lumsden, VC, CB, DSO & Three Bars (14 December 1872 – 4 June 1918) was a British officer in Royal Marine Artillery and during the First World War. During his service he was decorated four times for valorous service and saw action in several major campaigns before he was killed just months before the war's end in June 1918. Amongst his decorations was the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry to British or Commonwealth troops. He was also the first of seven British officers to be awarded the DSO four times in the First World War.
Frederick William Lumsden | |
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Portrait by H. Donald Smith, 1920 | |
| Born | 14 December 1872 Faizabad, India |
| Died | 4 June 1918 (aged 45) Blairville, Arras, France |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | Royal Marines |
| Years of service | 1890–1918 |
| Rank | Brigadier general |
| Unit | Royal Marine Artillery |
| Commands held | 14th Infantry Brigade No. 1 Howitzer Battery, Royal Marine Artillery Royal Marine Artillery Howitzer Brigade |
| Battles/wars | First World War |
| Awards | Victoria Cross Companion of the Order of the Bath Distinguished Service Order & Three Bars Mentioned in Despatches (4) Croix de Guerre (Belgium) |
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