Awarded the VC for his heroism on 25 April 1915, age 22, while serving in the Lancashire Fusiliers. "One of the six VCs awarded before breakfast on 25 4 1915. Selected by his comrades as one of the most gallant. (Gallipoli)". Freemason at: №2547, Llangattock Lodge.
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John Elisha Grimshaw, VC
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Freemason VCs - W4 - Grimshaw, Haine, Hallowes
John Elisha Grimshaw, 25 April 1915, Age 22, The Lancashire Fusiliers, Llanga...
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Vernon Boehle
Major Vernon A. Boehle was born on 26 May 1915 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA, the second of the three sons of Arthur Anthony Boehle (1891-1971) and Elizabeth C. Boehle née Miller (18...
War served, WW2
1 memorial
Luke Allen
Pilot Officer Luke Elbert Allen was born on 27 December 1917 in Las Animas, Bent, Colorado, USA, the second of the five children of Frank Wilson Allen (1897-1934) and Eugie Mae Allen née Fulbright ...
War served, WW2
1 memorial
Ernest George Neighbour
The photo shows Ernie with his wife Lily on their wedding day before he went to war. He was captured in Singapore in 1942. From the Picture source: "Mr Neighbour grew up in the Caledonian Road area...
War served, WW2
1 memorial
Robert Hill Hanna, VC
Awarded the VC for his heroism on 21 August 1917, age 30, while serving in the 29th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force. "He coolly led his men against a strong point, displaying courage and pe...
War served, WW1
1 memorial
James Palmer Huffam, VC
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...
War served, WW1
1 memorial
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Bryant & May Testimonial fountain - lost
E3, Bow Road
This elaborate fountain was commissioned by Bryant and May to celebrate the abolition of the proposed match tax in 1872. Erected by publ...
2 subjects commemorated,
3 creators
Charles Fitzroy Doll
From 1885 until at least 1908 he was the Bedford Estate surveyor. Specialised in designing hotels, such as Hotel Russell. Other London work includes: Imperial Hotel next to Hotel Russell (demolishe...
2 memorials
Edward Charles Grenfell
1st Baron St Just. At Harrow, West Acre House, 1884-8. Banker and politician. Governor of Harrow School 1922-41. Director of the Bank of England 1905-40.
1 memorial
1 memorial