Capt. James Anson Otho Brooke, V.C.

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James Anson Otho Brooke

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Birthplace: Newhills, Aberdeenshire, Scotland UK
Death: October 29, 1914 (30)
Ypres, Belgium
Immediate Family:

Son of Sir Henry Vesey Brooke and Patricia Brooke
Brother of Arthur Brooke; Sub-Lt. Patrick Henry Brooke; Captain Henry Brian Brooke and Constance Geraldine Cameron

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About Capt. James Anson Otho Brooke, V.C.

  • Rank: Captain
  • Date of Death: 29/10/1914
  • Age: 30
  • Regiment/Service: Gordon Highlanders 2nd Bn.
  • Awards: V C
  • Grave Reference: VI. E. 2.
  • Cemetery: ZANTVOORDE BRITISH CEMETERY
  • Additional Information: Son of Sir Harry Vesey Brooke, K.B.E., and Lady Brooke, of Fairley, Countesswells, Aberdeenshire. Awarded the Sword of Honour at Sandhurst.

James Anson Otho Brooke VC (3 February 1884 – 29 October 1914) 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.

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Capt. James Anson Otho Brooke, V.C.'s Timeline

1884
February 3, 1884
Newhills, Aberdeenshire, Scotland UK
1914
October 29, 1914
Age 30
Ypres, Belgium