Philip Neame

Military Person

1888 – 1978

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Who was Philip Neame?

Lieutenant General Sir Philip Neame VC, KBE, CB, DSO, KStJ was a British Army officer and 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 also the winner of an Olympic Gold medal, making him the only person to win both this and the Victoria Cross.

Neame was born in Faversham and died in Selling. He was educated at Cheltenham College.

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Born
Dec 12, 1888
Faversham
Nationality
  • United Kingdom
Profession
Education
  • Cheltenham College
Died
Apr 28, 1978
Selling

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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