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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Freemason VCs - W7 - Lyall, Martin, Mayson, McNair
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Thomas Dunckerley
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F. Stroud
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Jas. H. Mantell
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Edward Montagu, 1st Earl of Sandwich
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