James Dundas | |
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![]() James Dundas | |
Born | 10 September 1842 Edinburgh, Scotland |
Died | 23 December 1879 (aged 37) Sherpur, Afghanistan |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Service | British Indian Army![]() |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | Bengal Engineers Royal Engineers |
Battles / wars | Bhutan War Second Anglo-Afghan War |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
James Dundas VC (10 September 1842 – 23 December 1879) 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.