Awarded the VC for his heroism on 9 April 1916, age 32, while serving in the Army Chaplains’ Department. "For his unceasing attention to the wounded... under incessant fire and with utter disregard of personal danger. (Mesopotamia)". Freemason at: №1331, Aldershot Camp Lodge.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
William Robert Fountaine Addison, VC
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Freemason VCs - N1 - Addison, Belcher, Bennett
William Robert Fountaine Addison, 9 April 1916, Age 32, Army Chaplains’ Depar...
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