George Findlay, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

George Findlay

Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross

Date of Birth: 20-Aug-1889

Place of Birth: Balloch, Scotland, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 26-Jun-1967

Profession: military personnel, engineer

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Colonel George de Cardonnel Elmsall Findlay VC MC & Bar (20 August 1889 – 26 June 1967) 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. Findlay was commissioned into the Royal Engineers in January 1910.
He was awarded a Military Cross for gallantry at the Battle of Passchendale after which he took command of 409 (Lowland) Field Company, a territorial company in June 1917.