Victor Fortune
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Sir Victor Morven Fortune | |
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August 21, 1883 to January 2, 1949 | |
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Place of birth | Castle Douglas, Scotland |
Place of death | Perth, Scotland |
Allegiance | British Army |
Rank | Major-General |
Unit | 51st (Highland) Division |
Battles/wars | World War I |
Awards | KBE, DSO, CB, LegH, Phnx |
Other work | Deputy Lieutenant, County of Perth Honorary Colonel, The Seaforth Highlanders |
Victor Morven Fortune was a British Army officer who was famous for commanding the British 51st (Highland) Infantry Division during the Battle of France.