Awarded the VC for his heroism on 18 May 1915, age 21, while serving in the 15th Ludhiana Sikhs, Indian Army. "Where others had failed, he led a bombing party, under enemy fire, which killed eight of his ten men. He reached his objective displaying resolve and conspicuous bravery. (Festubert, France)". Freemason at: №6305, Farriers Lodge.
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John George Smyth, VC
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Freemason VCs - Z3 - Sinton, Smyth, Stuart
John Alexander Sinton, 8-21 January 1916, Age 31, Indian Medical Service, Ind...
Memorial Gates
Designed by Liam O'Connor as a reduced-scale version of Lutyens' monument at ...
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Bishop Henry Compton
Bishop of London from 1675 to 1713. Born Warwickshire. After a period in Charles II's army he chose the church and within 5 years was made a bishop and a member of the Privy Council. His strong op...
1 memorial
War dead, WW1
2 memorials
1 memorial
War dead, WW1
1 memorial
War dead, WW1
1 memorial