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Harry Blanshard Wood VC, MM
Harry Blanshard Wood (21/06/1882-15/08/1924) was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions during the First World War. The Citation, recorded in the London Gazette of 13 December 1918, Supplement: 31067, Page: 14777, reads: “No. 16444 Cpl. (L./Sjt.) Harry Blanshard Wood. MM., 2nd … Continue reading
Posted in Cemetery, France, Heritage, Memorials elsewhere, Military, Outside RSA, United Kingdom, Victoria Cross, World War 1
Tagged Arnos Vale, First World War, France, Harry Blanshard Wood VC, MM, St. Python, VC, Victoria Cross
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Daniel Burges VC, DSO
Daniel Burges (1 July 1873 – 24 October 1946) was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions during the First World War during the battle of Battle of Doiran. The Citation, recorded in the London Gazette of 13 December 1918 Supplement: 31067, Page: … Continue reading
Posted in Cemetery, Heritage, Memorials elsewhere, Military, Outside RSA, United Kingdom, Victoria Cross, World War 1
Tagged Arnos Vale, cremated, Daniel Burges VC, DSO, First World War, Jumeaux, VC, Victoria Cross
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Gronow Davis. VC
Gronow Davis (16/05/1828 – 18/10/1891), was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions during the Crimean War. The Citation, recorded in the London Gazette of 23 June 1857, Issue: 22014, Page: 2165, reads: “Royal Artillery. Captain Gronow Davis. Date of Act of … Continue reading
Posted in Cemetery, Crimean War, Memorials elsewhere, Outside RSA, United Kingdom, Victoria Cross
Tagged Arnos Vale, Bristol, Crimean War, For Valour, Gronow Davis VC, VC, Victoria Cross
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