1959

William Henry Grimbaldeston, VC

War served, WW1 i

Commemorated on a memorial as having served in, and survived, WW1.

Awarded the VC for his heroism on 16 August 1917, age 27, while serving in the King’s Own Scottish Borderers. "In spite of heavy fire from a blockhouse, he pressed on towards its entrance, threatening them with a grenade. This extraordinary courage and boldness resulted in capturing 36 prisoners and many weapons. (Ypres, Belgium)". Freemason at: №4591, De Lacy Lodge.

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