David Lowe MacIntyre

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David Lowe MacIntyre VC, CB (18 June 1895 -31 July 1967) 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.

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He was 23 years old, and a temporary lieutenant in the The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (Princess Louise's), British Army, attached to 1/6th Battalion, The Highland Light Infantry during the First World War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.

During the period 24/27 August 1918 near Hénin and Fontaine, Croisilles, France, Lieutenant MacIntyre, when acting as adjutant of his battalion, was constantly in evidence in the firing line and by his coolness under most heavy shell and machine-gun fire inspired the confidence of all ranks. On one occasion when extra strong entanglements were encountered, he organised and took forward a party and under heavy fire supervised the making of gaps. Subsequently, when relieved of command of the firing line and an enemy machine-gun opened fire close to him, he rushed it single-handed, putting the team to flight, and then brought in the gun.

After the First World War, he entered the Civil Service in the Office of Works and at his retirement in 1959, he was Under Secretary Ministry of Works (Scotland).

The medal is now located at the National War Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh Castle.