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Tag Archives: World War 1
Royal Naval Division Memorial in London
The Royal Naval Division Memorial is located on Horse Guards Parade in London, but unfortunately is almost lost in the space as it is such a modest structure. It was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and was unveiled on 25 … Continue reading
Posted in Heritage, London Memorials, Memorials elsewhere, Military, Outside RSA, United Kingdom, World War 1
Tagged Admiralty, Edward Lutyens, Horse Guards, RND, Royal Marines, Royal Naval Division, Royal Navy, World War 1
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Cyril Hubert Frisby VC
Cyril Hubert Frisby (17/09/1885 – 10/09/1961) was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions on 27 September 1918 at the Battle of Canal du Nord, near Graincourt, France. The Citation, recorded on the London Gazette of 26 November 1918, Supplement: 31034, Page: 14039, reads: “Gds. … Continue reading
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Tagged Brookwood Cemetery, Cyril Hubert Frisby VC, France, VC, Victoria Cross, World War 1
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William Robert Fountaine Addison VC
Reverand William Robert Fountaine Addison (18/09/1883 – 07/01/1962) was awarded the Victoria Cross for his conspicuous bravery on 9 April 1916 at Sanna-i-Yat, Mesopotamia, The Citation, recorded in the London Gazette of 26 September 1916, Supplement: 29765, Page: 9417, reads: “Rev. William Robert Fountaine … Continue reading
Posted in Heritage, Memorials elsewhere, Military, Outside RSA, United Kingdom, Victoria Cross, World War 1
Tagged Brookwood Cemetery, Mesopotamia, VC, Victoria Cross, William Addison VC, World War 1
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The Old Contemptibles Plaque (Southampton)
In my meanderings around cemeteries in the UK I sometimes encounter plaques on the graves of the “Old Contemptibles”. Unfortunately they are not that easy to research because it is easier to research a soldier that died in the war … Continue reading
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Tagged Heritage, Old Contemptible, plaque, Southampton, War memorial, World War 1
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Arthur Forbes Gordon Kilby VC
Arthur Forbes Gordon Kilby (03/02/1885 – 25/09/1915) was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions on the first day of the Battle of Loos. The Citation, recorded in the London Gazette of 28 March 1916, Supplement: 29527, Page: 3409 reads: “Captain Arthur Forbes Gordon Kilby, … Continue reading
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Tagged Arthur Forbes Gordon Kilby VC, Cheltenham, France, Loos, VC, Victoria Cross, World War 1
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Anketel Moutray Read VC
Anketell Moutray Read (27/10/1884 – 25/09/1915 was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions on 25 September 1915 near Hulluch, France. The Citation, published in the London Gazette of 16 November 1915, Supplement: 29371, Page: 11447 reads: “Captain Anketell Montray Read, 1st Battalion, The … Continue reading
Posted in France, Heritage, Memorials elsewhere, Military, Outside RSA, United Kingdom, Victoria Cross, World War 1
Tagged Anketell Moutray Read VC, Cheltenham, Dud Corner Cemetery, France, Loos, VC, Victoria Cross, War memorial, World War 1
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Harold Ackroyd VC, MC
Harold Ackroyd (18/07/1877 – 11/08/1917) was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions as a temporary captain in the Royal Army Medical Corps attached to the 6th Battalion of the Royal Berkshire Regiment, (Princess Charlotte of Wales`s) during the First World War. … Continue reading
Posted in Belgium, Heritage, Memorials elsewhere, Military Cross, Outside RSA, United Kingdom, Victoria Cross, World War 1
Tagged Belgium, Burr Cross Roads Cemetery, Harold Ackroyd VC, MC, RAMC, Royal Berkshire Regiment, Victoria Cross, World War 1, Ypres, Zillebeke
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Noel Godfrey Chavasse VC*, MC
Noel Godfrey Chavasse (09/11/1884 – 04/08/1917) was first awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions on 9 August 1916, at Guillemont, France when he attended to the wounded all day under heavy fire. The Citation, Recorded in the London Gazette, issue 29802, page … Continue reading
Posted in Heritage, Memorials elsewhere, Military Cross, Outside RSA, United Kingdom, Victoria Cross, World War 1
Tagged Belgium, Brandhoek New Military Cemetery, France, Guillemont, NMA, Noel Godfrey Chavasse VC, Royal Army Medical Corps, Victoria Cross, Wieltje, World War 1
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William Mariner VC
William Mariner (29/05/1882 – 01/07/1916) was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions during the First World War. The Citation, recorded in the London Gazette of: 22 June 1915, Supplement: 29202, Page: 6116, reads: “No. 2052 Private William Mariner, 2nd Battalion, The … Continue reading
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Tagged Battle of the Somme, Thiepval, VC, Victoria Cross, William Mariner VC, World War 1
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Walter Mills VC
Walter Mills (22/06/1894 – 11/12/1917) was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions at Red Dragon Crater near Givenchy, France during the First World War. The Citation, recorded in the London Gazette of 12 February 1918, Supplement: 30523, Page: 200, reads: “No. 3T5499 … Continue reading
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Tagged Gorre British and Indian Cemetery, OLdham, OLdham War Memorial, Red Dragon Crater, VC, Victoria Cross, Walter Mills VC, World War 1
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