Awarded the VC for his heroism on 30 November 1917, age 41, while serving in the Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment). "Most conspicuous bravery, initiative and determination. When brigade HQ was captured he escaped, organised a counter attack and retook the position. Then with a revolver in each hand he attacked a machine gun, killing the crew of eight. (Masnières, France)". Freemason at: №2523, Roll Call Lodge.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Robert Gee, VC
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Freemason VCs - W3 - Gee, Gort, Gosling, Grimbaldeston
Robert Gee, 30 November 1917, Age 41, The Royal Fusiliers (City of London Reg...
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ORP Burza
Former Destroyer in the Polish Navy. ORP stands for Okret Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej (Ship of the Polish Republic).
John Pattison, VC
Soldier. Born John George Pattison. He emigrated to Canada where he enlisted to fight in WW1. He was posted to France, and on the 10th April 1917 he fought in the battle of Vimy Ridge. The advance ...
S. R. Gardner
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
Major-General Thomas Harrison
Executed for regicide. In the civil war he fought on the side of Parliament against King Charles I. Close to Cromwell, he was elected to the Long Parliament, sat as a judge in the King's trial and...
William Burman, VC
Soldier. Born William Francis Burman. As a sergeant in the Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own) he fought in the battle of the Menin Road Ridge. near Ypres in Belgium. His company was held up by a ...