Philip Neame, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Philip Neame

Victoria Cross recipient

Date of Birth: 12-Dec-1888

Place of Birth: Faversham, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 28-Apr-1978

Profession: engineer, military officer, sport shooter

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Lieutenant General Sir Philip Neame, (12 December 1888 – 28 April 1978) was a senior British Army officer and a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces, and the winner of an Olympic Gold medal; he is the only person to achieve both distinctions.