Awarded the VC for his heroism on 9 April 1916, age 32, while serving in the Army Chaplains’ Department. "For his unceasing attention to the wounded... under incessant fire and with utter disregard...

Person, Armed Forces, Religion

War served, WW1

1 memorial

33rd (City of London) Batt. (Rifle Brigade)

London unit which served in WW1.

Group, Armed Forces

1 memorial

Issy Smith, VC

Born Ishroulch Shmeilowitz (other spellings are available), to parents residing in Egypt, Smith travelled to Britain as a child stowaway, grew up in Manchester and first volunteered to serve in the...

Person, Armed Forces, Australia, Egypt

War served, WW1

2 memorials

Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regmt.)

Group, Armed Forces

3 memorials