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
Commemorated ati
Freemason VCs - Z5 - Wheeler, White, Wilcox
George Campbell Wheeler, 23 February 1917, Age 36, 9th Gurkha Rifles, Indian ...
Other Subjects
1 memorial
Serjeant Edward Charles Wilkin
Edward Charles Wilkin was born in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, the son of Edward Wilkin (1856-1935) and Emily Matilda Wilkin née Gunner (1861-1918). He departed Sydney, New South Wales, Austra...
War dead, WW1
2 memorials
War served, WW1
1 memorial
W. A. Tweed
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
War served, WW1
1 memorial
H. A. Napper
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
War served, WW1
1 memorial