Andrew Beauchamp-Proctor Military person

Captain Andrew (Anthony) Frederick Weatherby Beauchamp-Proctor, VC, DSO, MC and bar, DFC (4 September 1894 – 21 June 1921) was a South African 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. He was South Africa's leading ace for World War I; he was credited with 54 aerial victories.

Personal facts

Birth date	September 04, 1894
Birth place	Mossel Bay
Date of death	June 21, 1921
Place of death	Hendon Aerodrome
Resting place	Mahikeng

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award	Military Cross Distinguished Flying Cross (United Kingdom) Victoria Cross Distinguished Service Order
military branch	South African Army Royal Flying Corps
military unit	Cape Town Rifles No. 84 Squadron RAF
service start	1914
service end	1914