Tag Archives: Frederick Hugh Sherston Roberts VC

Harry Norton Schofield VC

Posted on 14/06/2017 by JA

Harry Norton Schofield (29/01/1865 – 10/10/1931) was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions while serving as a captain in the Royal Artillery (Royal Field Artillery), during the Second Boer War  on 15 December 1899, at the Battle of Colenso. The Citation, … Continue reading →

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Sir Walter Norris Congreve VC.

Posted on 14/06/2017 by JA

Walter Norris Congreve (20/11/1862 – 28/02/1927) was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions while serving as a Captain in the Rifle Brigade during the Anglo Boer War at the Battle of Colenso. Along with Lieutenant Frederick Roberts, Cpl George Nurse and  Harry Norton … Continue reading →

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George Nurse VC

Posted on 13/06/2017 by JA

George Nurse (04/04/1873 – 25/11/1945) was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions while serving as a corporal in the 66th Battery, Royal Field Artillery, during the Anglo Boer War at the Battle of Colenso. The Citation that was recorded in the London … Continue reading →

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Frederick Sleigh Roberts VC.

Posted on 25/05/2017 by JA

Frederick Sleigh Roberts, (30/09/1832 – 14/11/1914) Was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions for actions on 2 January 1858 at Khudagan during the Indian Rebellion. The Citation, recorded in the London Gazette of 24 December 1858, Issue: 22212, Page: 5516, reads:  “Bengal Artillery, Lieutenant Frederick … Continue reading →

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Frederick Hugh Sherston Roberts VC.

Posted on 03/01/2015 by JA

The grave of Frederick Hugh Sherston Roberts VC (08/01/1872 – 17/12/1899) may be found in Chievely Military Cemetery in Natal. He was the son of  Commander Field Marshal Frederick Roberts VC, 1st Earl Roberts. Roberts was awarded a posthumous Victoria Cross … Continue reading →

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