Awarded the VC for his heroism on 29-30 August 1915, age 30, while serving in the 10th Light Horse Regiment, Australian Imperial Force. "Although severely wounded he refused to leave his post until the danger had passed. His personal courage and example kept up spirits and saved the situation. (Hill 60, Gallipoli)". Freemason at: №1068, Bulwer Lodge of Cairo.
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Hugo Vivian Hope Throssell, VC
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Freemason VCs - Z4 - Throssell, Toye, Watson
Hugo Vivian Hope Throssell, 29-30 August 1915, Age 30, 10th Light Horse Regim...
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Lord Charles Portal
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11th Battalion (Finsbury Rifles)
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Sons and Daughters of the Pilgrims
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Crystal Hale
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Serjeant Beatrice Dunbar Thomson
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Michael Rizzello
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Rev. Wallace Bird
Became vicar in 1947 of St Marks Kennington and oversaw the restoration of the building following WW2 damage. He may have a first initial 'H'.
1 memorial
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