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Tag Archives: Gallipoli
George Leslie Drewry VC
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
Posted in Cemetery, Heritage, London Memorials, Memorials elsewhere, Outside RSA, United Kingdom, Victoria Cross, World War 1
Tagged Cape Hellas, Gallipoli, George Leslie Drewry VC, Royal Navy, SS River Clyde, World War One
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William Charles Williams VC
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
Posted in Hampshire Memorials, Heritage, Memorials elsewhere, Outside RSA, ships and shipping, United Kingdom, Victoria Cross, World War 1
Tagged Gallipoli, Portsmouth Naval Memorial, SS River Clyde, VC, Victoria Cross, William Charles Williams VC
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Frederick Harold Tubb VC
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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Tagged Frederick Harold Tubb VC, Gallipoli, Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Turkey, VC, Victoria Cross
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Walter Richard Parker VC
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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Tagged Gallipoli, Stapleford Cemetery Nottingham, Victoria Cross, Walter Richard Parker VC, World War 1
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Herbert James VC. MC.
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
Posted in Cemetery, Heritage, London Memorials, Military, Military Cross, Outside RSA, United Kingdom, Victoria Cross, World War 1
Tagged First World War, Gallipoli, Herbert Walter James VC, Kensal Green, London, MC, Turkey, VC, Victoria Cross, Worcester Regiment
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Richard Raymond Willis VC.
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
Posted in Cemetery, Gloucestershire, Heritage, Memorials elsewhere, Outside RSA, United Kingdom, Victoria Cross, World War 1
Tagged Cape Hellas, Cheltenham, Gallipoli, Prestbury Cemetery, Richard Raymond Willis VC, Turkey, VC, Victoria Cross, World War One
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The Anzac Memorial in Weymouth
The ANZAC Memorial in on the Esplanade in Weymouth is one of two memorials within sight of each other, separated by the Garden of Remembrance. A.I.F IN MEMORY OF ANZAC VOLUNTEER TROOPS WHO AFTER ACTION AT GALLIPOLI IN 1915 … Continue reading
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Tagged Anzac Memorial, Australia, Dorset, Gallipoli, New Zealand, Weymouth, World War I
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