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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. Samson was from Carnoustie in Angus, 26 years old, and a seaman in the Royal Naval Reserve when he was awarded the VC. While dressed in civilian clothes and on his way to a public reception in his honour, Samson was given a white feather.

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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. Samson was from Carnoustie in Angus, 26 years old, and a seaman in the Royal Naval Reserve when he was awarded the VC. While dressed in civilian clothes and on his way to a public reception in his honour, Samson was given a white feather. (en)
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  • George Samson (en)
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  • George Samson (en)
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  • Aboard the SS Strombus (en)
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  • Carnoustie, Forfarshire, Scotland (en)
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