Awarded the VC for his heroism on 1-2 November 1914, age 23, while serving in the East Lancashire Regiment. "...he took command, and with great presence of mind and coolness, succeeded in holding his position. (Le Gheer, Belgium)". Freemason at: №1331, Aldershot Camp Lodge.
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Spencer John Bent, VC
Commemorated ati
Freemason VCs - N2 - Bent, Bloomfield, Bromley
Spencer John Bent, 1-2 November 1914, Age 23, The East Lancashire Regiment, A...
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Private Herbert Thomas Long
Herbert Thomas Long was born in 1897, a son of Frederick William Long (1863-1942) and Maria Long née Gilby (1868-1924). His birth was registered in the 2nd quarter of 1897 in the Wandsworth Registr...
War dead, WW1
1 memorial
War dead, WW1
1 memorial
Laurence Corner Army Surplus
Closed when the owner, Victor Jamilly, died January 2007, aged 79. The staff moved on and opened Squadron HQ in 121 Kentish Town Road. Some sources give the opening date as 1947, but possibly tha...
1 memorial
G. Crossley
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
War served, WW1
1 memorial
Able Seaman Arthur Alfred Griffin
Arthur Alfred Griffin was born on 5 December 1904, one of the eleven children of George James Griffin (1859-1921) and Sarah Ann Griffin née Steel (1868-1951). His birth was registered in the 4th qu...
War dead, WW2
1 memorial
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