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.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Eric Archibald McNair, VC
Commemorated ati
Freemason VCs - W7 - Lyall, Martin, Mayson, McNair
Graham Thomson Lyall, 27 September 1918, Age 26, 102nd Battalion, Canadian Ex...
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Lieutenant John Richards Lapenotiere
Born in 1770 in Ilfracombe, Devon, to a Huguenot family. As a Lieutenant in command of HM Schooner 'Pickle' he brought the news from the Battle of Trafalgar, landing at Falmouth, Cornwall on 4 Nov...
Arthur G. Chick
Resident of the Central Ward, Hendon who served and died in WW1.
Second Lieutenant Philip Edward Thomas
Novelist and poet. Born Philip Edward Thomas in Lambeth. He worked as a journalist and book-reviewer, and wrote a novel 'The Happy-Go-Lucky Morgans'. He is referred to as a war poet, although littl...
F. C. Lyon
Member of the staff of A. W. Gamage Ltd and/or Benetfink & Co. Ltd. Killed in WW1.
Western Front Association
From the picture source website: "The Western Front Association (WFA) was formed with the aim of furthering interest in The Great War of 1914-1918. We also aim to perpetuate the memory, courage and...
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