Awarded the VC for his heroism on 23 February 1917, age 36, while serving in the 9th Gurkha Rifles, Indian Army. "He crossed a river with eight men, charged an enemy position, then repelled a counter-attack, in spite of wounds they held the position displaying a boldness, determination and great bravery. (Shumran Peninsula, Mesopotamia)". Freemason at: №2939, Siwalik Lodge.
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George Campbell Wheeler, VC
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Freemason VCs - Z5 - Wheeler, White, Wilcox
George Campbell Wheeler, 23 February 1917, Age 36, 9th Gurkha Rifles, Indian ...
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War dead, WW1
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Moira Gemmill
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War dead, WW2
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