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Adam Archibald VC (14 January 1879 – 10 March 1957) was a Scottish First World War 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. In 1915, Archibald enlisted with the 7th Durham Light Infantry before transferring to the 218th Field Company, Royal Engineers during the second battle of the Sambre. At the age of 39, he was awarded the Victoria Cross for action while his unit was attempting to bridge the Sambre–Oise Canal. Archibald received his medal from King George V at Buckingham Palace in May 1919. From his citation: His Victoria Cross is displayed at the Royal Engineers Museum, Chatham, Kent. He was initiated into Freemasonry in Lodge Elgin & Bruce, No.1077, (Limekilns, Fife) in 1912. He later affiliated to Lodge St James Operative, No.97, (Edinburgh).〔 Cooper, Robert L D, Ed. 2010. Famous Scottish Freemasons, p 77. ISBN 978-0-9560933-8-7〕 Adam Archibald died at his home in Leith at the age of 78. ==References== 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Adam Archibald」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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