Person    | Male  Born 16/6/1894  Died 12/8/1918

Eric Archibald McNair, VC

Categories: Armed Forces

War dead, WW1 i

Commemorated on a memorial as having died in WW1.

Eric Archibald McNair, VC

Awarded the VC for his heroism on 14 February 1916, age 21, while serving in the Royal Sussex Regiment. "When the enemy exploded a bomb under his position, he reacted instantly driving the enemy back and bringing in reinforcements. His prompt, plucky action and example, saved the situation. (Hooge, Belgium)". Freemason at: №357, Apollo University Lodge.

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Eric Archibald McNair, VC

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