Allegiance United Kingdom Service/branch British Army Role Armed force officer | Name Edward Lawson Rank Private Awards Victoria Cross | |
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Born 11 April 1873
Newcastle upon Tyne, England ( 1873-04-11 ) Buried at Heaton Cemetery, Newcastle upon Tyne Battles/wars Tirah Campaign
Chitral Expedition
Second Boer War Died July 2, 1955, Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Place of burial Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Battles and wars Tirah Campaign, Chitral Expedition, Second Boer War Similar People George Findlater, George Allan Mitchell, William Kenny, James Forbes‑Robertson, Beachcroft Towse | ||
Edward Lawson VC (11 April 1873 – 2 July 1955) was an English 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.
He was a Private in the 1st Battalion, The Gordon Highlanders, British Army during the Tirah Campaign when the following deed took place on 20 October 1897 on the Dargai Heights, for which he was awarded the VC:
The Gordon Highlanders. Private E. Lawson.
During the attack on the Dargai Heights on the 20th October, 1897, Private Lawson carried Lieutenant K. Dingwall, the Gordon Highlanders (who was wounded and unable to move), out of a heavy fire, and subsequently returned and brought in Private McMillan, being himself wounded in two places.
His Victoria Cross is displayed at the Gordon Highlanders Museum in Aberdeen, Scotland.
Sometime after The First World War, Edward Lawson lived with his family in Parson's Avenue, Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne