Tag Archives: Gallipoli

George Leslie Drewry VC

Posted on 21/04/2017 by JA

George Leslie Drewry (03/11/1894 – 02/08/1918) was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions  at V Beach in the Landing at Cape Helles, during the Gallipoli Campaign. on  25 April 1915. The Citation, recorded in the London Gazette of 13 August 1915, Supplement: 29264, … Continue reading →

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William Charles Williams VC

Posted on 28/02/2017 by JA

William Charles Williams (15/09/1880 – 25/04/1915) was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions during the landings at Gallipoli in 1915. The Citation reads: “On 25 April 1915 during the landing on V Beach, Cape Helles, Gallipoli, Turkey, Williams, with … Continue reading →

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Frederick Harold Tubb VC

Posted on 19/01/2017 by JA

Frederick Harold Tubb (28/11/1881 – 20/09/1917)  was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions on 9 August 1915 at Lone Pine, Gallipoli, Turkey. The Citation, recorded in the London Gazette of 15 October 1915,  Issue: 29328 Page: 10154,  reads: “For most conspicuous … Continue reading →

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Walter Richard Parker VC

Posted on 31/10/2016 by JA

Walter Richard Parker (20/09/1881- 28/11/1936) was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions at Gallipoli during the First World War.  The Citation reads: “On the night of 30 April/1 May 1915 at Gaba Tepe, Gallipoli, Turkey, Lance-Corporal Parker, a volunteer stretcher-bearer, … Continue reading →

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Herbert James VC. MC.

Posted on 15/08/2016 by JA

Herbert Walter James (30/11/1888 – 15/08/1958) was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions during the First World War at Gallipoli.  The Citation, recorded in the London Gazette of  31 August 1915, Supplement: 29281, Page: 8700, reads: “Second Lieutenant Herbert James, 4th … Continue reading →

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Richard Raymond Willis VC.

Posted on 09/08/2015 by JA

Richard Raymond Willis (13/10/1876 – 09/02/1966) was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions during World War One at Gallipoli. The Citation, recorded in the London Gazette of 24 August 1915, Issue: 29273, Page: 8395,  reads: “His Majesty the KING has been graciously … Continue reading →

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