Awards & Winners

Alexander Hore-Ruthven, 1st Earl of Gowrie

Date of Birth 06-July-1872
Place of Birth Windsor
(United Kingdom, Berkshire, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead)
Nationality United Kingdom
Profession Soldier
Brigadier General Alexander Gore Arkwright Hore-Ruthven, 1st Earl of Gowrie VC, GCMG, CB, DSO & Bar, PC was a British soldier and colonial governor and the tenth Governor-General of Australia. Serving for 9 years and 7 days, he is the longest serving Governor-General in Australia's history. Prior to his appointment in Australia he was a British Army officer who was the 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.

Awards by Alexander Hore-Ruthven, 1st Earl of Gowrie

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1898


Victoria Cross
(In recognition of most conspicuous bravery that took place on 22 September 1898 as Captain of the Highland Light Infantry during the Sudan Campaign.)