Robert George Scott
Robert George Scott | |
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| Born | 22 April 1857 Peterborough, England |
| Died | 3 October 1918 (aged 61) Wynberg, South Africa |
| Buried | Plumstead Cemetery |
| Allegiance | Cape Colony South Africa |
| Branch | Cape Colonial Forces South African Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant colonel |
| Unit | Cape Mounted Riflemen Kimberley Light Horse |
| Battles / wars | Morosi's Mountain 1879 Campaign Second Boer War World War I |
| Awards | Victoria Cross Distinguished Service Order |
Lieutenant Colonel Robert George Scott, VC, DSO (22 April 1857 – 3 October 1918) 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.