Person    | Male  Born 14/12/1872  Died 4/6/1918

Frederick William Lumsden, VC

Categories: Armed Forces

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Commemorated on a memorial as having died in WW1.

Frederick William Lumsden, VC

Awarded the VC for his heroism on 3 April 1917, age 44, while serving in the Royal Marine Artillery. "For retrieving six enemy field guns under intense enemy fire. By force of example, utter determination and inspiring energy he succeeded in sending the guns back. (St Quentin, France)". Freemason at: №2612, Navy Lodge.

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Frederick William Lumsden, VC

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