Awarded the VC for his heroism on 20 November 1917, age 37, while serving in the Norfolk Regiment. "Coming under fire from across the canal, with great gallantry he inspired confidence in his men. His example, fearless leadership and devotion to duty ensured the capture of the objective. (Marcoing, France)". Freemason at: №3456, Authors Lodge.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
John Sherwood-Kelly, VC
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Freemason VCs - Z2 - Reynolds, Robertson, Robinson, Sherwood-Kelly
Douglas Reynolds, 26 August 1914, Age 31, Royal Field Artillery, Kitchener Lo...
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Thomas Andrews
Lieutenant Colonel Thomas J. Andrews was born on 24 May 1921 in Costa Mesa, California, USA. He was a service pilot training at the Dallas Aviation School, Texas, USA, when he joined the Royal Air ...
War served, WW2
1 memorial
Rear-Admiral Sir William Edward Parry, DCL, FRS
Naval officer and arctic explorer. Born Bath. The Canadian Encyclopedia says "He contributed much to the eventual discovery of the Northwest Passage and the North Pole." Lieut-Governor of Greenw...
1 memorial
George Thomas Dorrell, VC
Soldier. Born George Thomas Dorrell in Paddington. Wikipedia informs that he joined the army at the age of fifteen and first served in the Second Boer War. On 1st September 1914, at Néry, France, d...
War served, WW1
2 memorials
Thomas Edward Rendle, VC
Awarded the VC for his heroism on 20 November 1914, age 29, while serving in the Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry. "As a stretcher bearer he spent the day rescuing many comrades, during this actio...
War served, WW1
1 memorial
War served, WW1
1 memorial