Raymond de Montmorency


Raymond de Montmorency

Born5 February 1867
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Died23 February 1900 (aged 33)
Dordrecht, Cape Colony, South Africa
Buried
Molteno Cemetery, near Dordrecht
Allegiance United Kingdom
Branch British Army
Years of service1887–1900
RankCaptain
UnitLincolnshire Regiment
21st Lancers
Battles / warsMahdist War
Second Boer War 
AwardsVictoria Cross

Raymond Harvey Lodge Joseph de Montmorency VC (5 February 1867 – 23 February 1900) was a Canadian recipient of the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. (Also considered a Canadian recipient due to his place of birth).