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John Carstairs McNeill

major-generalUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland1 battle1 war

Lifespan

1831 – 1904

1840185018601870188018901900Mahdist War · 1881-1899Battle of Tofrek — March 22, 1885 · United Kingdom · Mahdist War

Active service 1885 — 1 battle across 1 war; first command at age 54.

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Major-General Sir John Carstairs McNeill, was a senior British Army officer and Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

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Battles (1)

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