Awarded the VC for his heroism on 28 October 1918, age 21, while serving in the Northumberland Fusiliers. "When the advance was held up he ran forward firing his Lewis gun from the hip, he captured over 160 in this action. His conspicuous valour and initiative in the face of intense rifle fire was beyond praise. (Casa Van, Italy)". Freemason at: №4246, Garrick Lodge.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Wilfred Wood, VC
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Freemason VCs - Z6 - Willis, Wood, Wyatt
Richard Raymond Willis, 25 April 1915, Age 38, The Lancashire Fusiliers, Lodg...
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Lance Corporal Arthur Bernard Kitchener
Arthur Bernard Kitchener was born out of wedlock on 1 June 1887 at Queen Charlotte's Maternity Hospital, 189-191, Marylebone Road, NW1. This was a 'Lying-in Hospital' and catered for unmarried moth...
War dead, WW1
1 memorial
Admiral Arthur Phillip
Founder and first governor of Australia. Born in the ward of Bread Street. Entered the Royal Navy 1753. In 1787 he led a fleet of 11 ships, with a complement of four companies of marines as well a...
1 memorial
Private Frederick William Welch Dunk
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1. Private Frederick William Welch Dunk was born on 4 July 1875, a son of of John Dunk (b.1835) and Sarah Dunk...
War served, WW1
1 memorial
Squadron Leader Brian Lane DFC
Royal Air Force fighter pilot. Born Harrogate, grew up in Pinner. From the picture source website: "Brian Lane flew with RAF 19 Sqn and achieved 7 kills during his career, having seen action over...
War dead, WW2
1 memorial
Col. Richard Deane
From Gloucestershire, a distant relation of Oliver Cromwell. Supported the Parliamentary cause in the English Civil War. He was a General at Sea, major-general. One of the Commissioners for Charles...
1 memorial