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George McKenzie Samson VC (7 January 1889 – 28 February 1923) 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, for his actions during the Gallipoli Campaign of the First World War.
the victoria cross and campaign medals awarded to petty officer george mckenzie samson, royal naval reserve, have been sold at auction.
The Gallipoli Campaign 25 April 1915–9 January 1916. V Beach was three hundred yards long and dominated by the old fort at Sedd-el-Bahr at its eastern end. On 25 April 1915 it was the landing place allotted to the Dublin Fusiliers and the Munster Fusiliers.
Petty Officer George Samson was the recipient of a superb Gallipoli campaign VC. It was the first such medal to a rating of the Royal Naval Reserve and gained during the landing at V Beach, Cape Helles. George McKenzie Samson was born in Carnoustie, Forfarshire (now Fife), Scotland, on 7 January 1889.
George McKenzie Samson VC (7 January 1889 – 28 February 1923) Born in Carnoustie, Forfarshire, Scotland, he was serving as a seaman in the Royal Naval Reserve when he was awarded the VC. . The award was for his actions on the On 25 April 1915, during the landing at V Beach on Cape Helles.
29 de oct. de 2020 · Petty Officer George Samson was the recipient of a superb Gallipoli campaign VC, unusual because it was the first such medal awarded to a rating of the Royal Naval Reserve as well as being one of six earned during the landing at ‘V’ Beach, Cape Helles, Turkey in April 1915.
1923. dates Age 35 Source:8829798 23rd February 1923. marriage Charlotte Glass Source:8531978. service Royal Navy Seaman 2408A Royal Naval Reserve Source:8531976.
