Awarded the VC for his heroism on 4 June 1916, age 25, while serving in the King’s (Liverpool Regiment). "Seeing wounded men in front of him, he left the trenches and under heavy fire dressed their wounds and cheered them up. His devotion and care of his comrades saved their lives. They were rescued after dark. (Ficheux, France)". Freemason at: №1908, Cholmondeley Lodge.
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