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
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Freemason VCs - N2 - Bent, Bloomfield, Bromley
Spencer John Bent, 1-2 November 1914, Age 23, The East Lancashire Regiment, A...
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Captain Ralph Douglas Binney
Hero. Born Berkshire. Royal Navy captain. Served in WW1 and WW2 and awarded CBE in 1943. This 'Have-a-go' hero single-handed attempted to stop 'smash-and-grab' thieves at a jeweller's shop in B...
1 memorial
War dead, WW2
1 memorial
Captain Vernon Erle George Busby
Born Vernon Erle (or Earl) George Busby. In 1914 he joined the Royal Engineers, and was posted to France with the British Expeditionary Force, where he was wounded at the Battle of Mons. Afterwards...
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A. G. Smith
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
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1 memorial
N. A. Horlocx
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
War served, WW1
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Mr W. Harrison
Trustee of the Putney Pest House Charity, 1862.
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Sir Stewart Duke-Elder
Ophthalmologist. Born in Pitlochry, Scotland. Wrote a classic manual for eye surgeons, entitled "Textbook of Ophthalmology".
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J. B. Bunning
James Bunstone Bunning was the architect to the City of London, 1843 until his death, best remembered for his design for the Coal Exchange. Born in London. Amongst his London works: the Hyde Park ...
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