Awarded the VC for his heroism on 27-28 August 1918, age 39, while serving in the 24th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force. "Appreciating the vital importance of his position, by sheer personality he inspired his men and led them forward to secure objectives. The next day through valorous leadership he finally established a strong defensive position. (Chérisy, France)". Freemason at: №374, Saint Paul’s Lodge.
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William Hew Clark-Kennedy, VC
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Freemason VCs - N3 - Cator, Christie, Kennedy
Harry Cator, 9 April 1917, Age 23, The East Surrey Regiment, Wanderers’ Lodge...
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J. Clayton
Member of the staff of A. W. Gamage Ltd and/or Benetfink & Co. Ltd. Killed in WW1.
Royal Garrison Church of St George
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Major Huntly Wilson MacPherson, MC
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E. Rhodes
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
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Old Westminster Library - head 6 - Tennyson
SW1, Great Smith Street
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David Bailey
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William Wilberforce (abolitionist)
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Waterloo Free Buffet - WW1
SE1, Waterloo Station between platforms 11 and 13
Lovely bronze plaque to a heartening war-time British service.
Lewisham District Board of Works
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