Person    | Male  Born 26/10/1888  Died 10/8/1966

Alfred Cecil Herring, VC

Categories: Armed Forces

War served, WW1 i

Commemorated on a memorial as having served in, and survived, WW1.

Alfred Cecil Herring, VC

Awarded the VC for his heroism on 23-24 March 1918, age 29, while serving in the Army Service Corps. "Although surrounded, he counter attacked and retook his position taking many prisoners. His magnificent heroism, coupled with skilful handling of his men led to his success. (Remigny, France)". Freemason at: №2408, Hampstead Lodge.

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