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Philip Neame

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Victoria Cross recipient (1888-1978)

United KingdomScientistsLived 1888 to 1978 · aged 89
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Lieutenant-General Sir Philip Neame, was a senior British Army officer 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, and the winner of an Olympic Games gold medal; he is the only person to achieve both...

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Neame (centre), Brigadier John Combe (left), and Major-General Michael Gambier-Parry (right) following their capture in North AfricaNeame (centre), Brigadier John Combe (left), and Major-General Michael Gambier-Parry (right) following their capture in North AfricaNeame's medal collection at the Imperial War MuseumNeame's medal collection at the Imperial War Museum

Awards 5

Victoria Cross
Companion of the Order of the Bath
Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Distinguished Service Order
Legion of Honour

Connected to Philip 6

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Lieutenant-General Sir Philip Neame, was a senior British Army officer 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, and the winner of an Olympic Games gold medal; he is the only person to achieve both distinctions.

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United Kingdom
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Scientists
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Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1888 to 1978 · aged 89
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