Awarded the VC for his heroism on 31 July 1917, aged 23, while serving in the King’s Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment). "№1309 Twice leading a charge against machine gun posts and putting them out of action, he finally took command during an enemy counter attack. He held the position until told to retire, displaying remarkable valour and initiative. (Wieltje, Belgium)". Freemason at: №1309, Whitwell Lodge.
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Tom Fletcher Mayson, VC
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Freemason VCs - W7 - Lyall, Martin, Mayson, McNair
Graham Thomson Lyall, 27 September 1918, Age 26, 102nd Battalion, Canadian Ex...
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Manchester Regiment - Jacobites
Unit of soldiers raised in Manchester during the 1745 Jacobite Rebellion, supporting Charles Stewart against George II. 300 volunteers commanded by Francis Towneley. They withdrew to Carlisle whi...
2 memorials
C. E. Powell
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
War served, WW1
1 memorial
Sir James Macnaghten Hogg
Politician and civil administrator. Born in Calcutta. The elder brother of Quintin Hogg. He changed his surname to Mcgarel-Hogg when he inherited his brother-in-law's estates. Served in the Life Gu...
3 memorials
J. Saunders
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
War served, WW1
1 memorial
W. V. Chapman
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
War served, WW1
1 memorial