Donald MacKintosh

February 7, 1896 (age 21)

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

He was 21 years old, and a lieutenant in the 3rd Battalion, The Seaforth Highlanders (Ross-shire Buffs, Duke of Albany"s), British Army during the First World War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the Venture capital. On 11 April 1917 north of Fampoux, France, during the initial advance, Lieutenant Mackintosh was shot through the right leg, but although crippled, continued to lead his men, and captured the trench. He then collected men of another company who had lost their leader and drove back a counter-attack, when he was again wounded and although unable to stand, nevertheless continued to control the situation. With only 15 men left he ordered them to be ready to advance to the final objective and with great difficulty got out of the trench, encouraging them to advance. He was wounded yet again and fell. His dying moments are immortalised in Fettes College"s War memorial, which features a statue of him urging his men onwards and bears the legend "Carry on".

Donald MacKintosh

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Education

MacKintosh was educated at Street Ninian"s Preparatory School, Moffat and Fettes College, Edinburgh.

Career

He was 21 years old, and a lieutenant in the 3rd Battalion, The Seaforth Highlanders (Ross-shire Buffs, Duke of Albany"s), British Army during the First World War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the Venture capital. On 11 April 1917 north of Fampoux, France, during the initial advance, Lieutenant Mackintosh was shot through the right leg, but although crippled, continued to lead his men, and captured the trench. He then collected men of another company who had lost their leader and drove back a counter-attack, when he was again wounded and although unable to stand, nevertheless continued to control the situation. With only 15 men left he ordered them to be ready to advance to the final objective and with great difficulty got out of the trench, encouraging them to advance.

He was wounded yet again and fell.

His dying moments are immortalised in Fettes College"s War memorial, which features a statue of him urging his men onwards and bears the legend "Carry on".

Achievements

His Victoria Cross is displayed at The Highlanders Museum (Queen"s Own Highlanders Collection), Fort George, Scotland.

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