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Tag Archives: Thiepval
Alexander Young VC
Alexander Young (27/01/1873 – 19/10/1916) Was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions during the Anglo Boer War at Ruiters Kraal in 1901. The Citation, recorded in the London Gazette of 8 November 1901, Issue: 27373, Page: 7221, reads: “Sergeant – Major Alexander … Continue reading
Posted in Anglo Boer War, Heritage, Hobbies and Interests, Memorials and Monuments, Photo Essay, Retrospective, South Africa, Victoria Cross, War Memorial, World War 1
Tagged Alexander Young VC, Irish, Memorial, Somme, South African Scottish, Thiepval, Victoria Cross, World War One
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William Frederick “Billy” McFadzean VC.
William Frederick “Billy” McFadzean VC (09/10/1895 – 01/07/1916) was awarded the Victoria Cross during the Battle of the Somme near Thiepval Wood, France. The Citation, recorded in the London Gazette of 8 September 1916, Supplement: 29740, Page: 8871, reads: “No. … Continue reading
Posted in CWGC, Heritage, Memorials and Monuments, Photo Essay, Retrospective, Roll of Honour, United Kingdom, Victoria Cross, War Memorial, World War 1
Tagged Battle of the Somme, First World War, Royal Irish Rifles, Thiepval, VC, Victoria Cross, William Frederick “Billy” McFadzean VC.
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