Tag Archives: Polygon Wood

Charles Fitzclarence VC

Posted on 30/04/2017 by JA

Charles Fitzclarence (08/05/1865 – 02/11/1914) was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions during the Anglo Boer War while serving in The Royal Fusiliers. The Citation, recorded in the London Gazette of 6 July 1900, Issue: 27208, Page: 4196, reads: … Continue reading →

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Patrick Joseph Bugden VC

Posted on 24/04/2017 by JA

Patrick Joseph Bugden (17/03/1897 – 28/09/1917) was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions at the Battle of Polygon Wood, during the Passchendaele Offensive from 26 September to 28 September 1917. The Citation, recorded in the London Gazette of 23 November 1917 Supplement: 30400 … Continue reading →

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