laterwork branch death_place death_date birth_place allegiance awards image_size birth_date placeofburial rank image article_title name
cambridge university cricketer united kingdom paddington , london 13 may 1869 glenkindie , aberdeenshire united kingdom victoria cross 125 26 may 1826 towie churchyard major victoria cross medal without bar.png james leith -lrb- vc -rrb-
 james leith
james leith -lrb- vc -rrb-

major james leith vc -lrb- 26 may 1826 -- 13 may 1869 -rrb- 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 .
