John Leishman McDougall

Private John Leishman McDougall VC 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.

He served as a Private in the British Army. His actions during his service earned him the nation's premier award for valor, although details of the specific action are not detailed in the source text.

In later years, his Victoria Cross was unfortunately stolen from his family home in 1960 and was never recovered. However, the original ribbon and bar of his medal are preserved and displayed at The Essex Regiment Museum in Chelmsford, Essex, England.