Awarded the VC for his heroism on 18 September 1918, age 23, while serving in the Machine Gun Corps. "Three times he charged ahead and captured enemy guns and positions. His example of fearless and unhesitating devotion to duty under great personal danger inspired his troops and had a marked effect on the battle. (Gouzeaucourt, France)". Freemason at: №144, St Luke’s Lodge.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
William Allison White, VC
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Freemason VCs - Z5 - Wheeler, White, Wilcox
George Campbell Wheeler, 23 February 1917, Age 36, 9th Gurkha Rifles, Indian ...
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Battle of Arnhem
In WW2, during Operation Market Garden, the British 1st Airborne Division and the Poish 1st Independent Parachute Brigade were given the task of securing the bridge at Arnhem. They were parachuted ...
1 memorial
W. J. Kingsley
J. Lyons & Co. Ltd. staff member who died in WW2. The J. Lyons memorial has a photo attached to the list of names. As you see, it's not clear to which name it is attached but Kingsley seems the...
War dead, WW2
1 memorial
Spencer John Bent, VC
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 h...
War served, WW1
1 memorial
War dead, WW1
1 memorial
C. Garland
Member of the staff of A. W. Gamage Ltd and/or Benetfink & Co. Ltd. Killed in WW1.
War dead, WW1
1 memorial
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