Person    | Male  Born 17/6/1888  Died 30/8/1961

Robert Edward Cruickshank, VC

Categories: Armed Forces

War served, WW1 i

Commemorated on a memorial as having served in, and survived, WW1.

Robert Edward Cruickshank, VC

Awarded the VC for his heroism on 1 May 1918, age 29, while serving in the London Regiment (London Scottish). "For conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty during an attack. Although severely injured and under heavy fire he displayed the utmost valour and endurance until his position was relieved. (El Haud, Transjordan)". Freemason at: №4033, St Vedast Lodge.

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Robert Edward Cruickshank, VC

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