Awarded the VC for his heroism on 31 August 1918, age 21, while serving in the Duke of Wellington’s (West Riding Regiment). "Twice he attacked machine gun posts, putting the first out of action and capturing eight prisoners in the second. He showed the utmost gallantry, conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty. (Monchy-le-Preux, France)". Freemason at: №393, St David’s Lodge.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
James Palmer Huffam, VC
Commemorated ati
Freemason VCs - W5 - Hanna, Herring, Huffam
Robert Hill Hanna, 21 August 1917, Age 30, 29th Battalion, Canadian Expeditio...
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Drummer Thomas Booth
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R. C. Mead
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Ordinary Signalman Alec Henry Howell Alexander
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Sir John Pringle
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Major-General Thomas Harrison
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