Awarded the VC for his heroism on 31 August 1918, age 21, while serving in the Duke of Wellington’s (West Riding Regiment). "Twice he attacked machine gun posts, putting the first out of action and capturing eight prisoners in the second. He showed the utmost gallantry, conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty. (Monchy-le-Preux, France)". Freemason at: №393, St David’s Lodge.
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James Palmer Huffam, VC
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Freemason VCs - W5 - Hanna, Herring, Huffam
Robert Hill Hanna, 21 August 1917, Age 30, 29th Battalion, Canadian Expeditio...
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P. L. Toms
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
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Serjeant Herbert Hyde
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War dead, WW2
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Lutfur Rahman
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