Awarded the VC for his heroism on 5 November 1916, age 24, while serving in the Worcester Regiment. "He advanced at the head [of his men] and secured the objective, consolidating his position and although wounded he remained in command setting an example of cheerfulness and resolution. (Le Transloy, France)". Freemason at: №58, Lodge of Felicity.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Eugene Paul Bennett, VC
Commemorated ati
Freemason VCs - N1 - Addison, Belcher, Bennett
William Robert Fountaine Addison, 9 April 1916, Age 32, Army Chaplains’ Depar...
Other Subjects
W. H. Newey
Resident of Willesden who volunteered and died in the Anglo Boer War, 1899-1900.
War dead, Other war
1 memorial
11th Battalion, Royal West Kent Regiment
The battalion was formed in Lewisham and fought in France and Italy. It was disbanded at the end of the war. The Royal West Kent Regiment had been in existence since 1881. In 1961 it was amalgamate...
1 memorial
Brigadier-General Sir George Henry Gater, GCMG, KCB, DSO & Bar, JP
Army officer and civil servant. Trained as a teacher. Moved to London in 1924, and became Director of Education at the LCC. 1933 became Clerk to the LCC. He advocated the development of Bloomsbury ...
1 memorial
J. W. McIntosh
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
War served, WW1
1 memorial
War dead, WW2
1 memorial
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