Andrew Beauchamp-Proctor

Recipient of the Victoria Cross (1894–1921)

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Lived 1894–1921, aged 27South Africa

South Africa

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10 languages
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Rank in South Africa
#223
Era
1894–1921
Aged 27
Awards
4
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Summary

Updated 2026-08-13

Andrew Frederick Weatherby (Anthony) Beauchamp-Proctor, was a South African airman and a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. He was South Africa's leading ace of the First World War, being credited with 54 aerial victories.