Awarded the VC for his heroism on 9 April 1916, age 32, while serving in the Army Chaplains’ Department. "For his unceasing attention to the wounded... under incessant fire and with utter disregard of personal danger. (Mesopotamia)". Freemason at: №1331, Aldershot Camp Lodge.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
William Robert Fountaine Addison, VC
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Freemason VCs - N1 - Addison, Belcher, Bennett
William Robert Fountaine Addison, 9 April 1916, Age 32, Army Chaplains’ Depar...
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Securicor PLC
Security company. Founded by Edward Shortt as Nightwatch Services. Originally, its employess rode bicycles and wore old police uniforms. In 2004 it merged with Group 4 Falck to become Group 4 Secur...
1 memorial
F. C. Wirland
Employed at the Holloway tram garage. Served and was killed in WW1.
War dead, WW1
1 memorial
H. W. Cunnington
Resident of Willesden who volunteered and died in the Anglo Boer War, 1899-1900.
War dead, Other war
1 memorial
Gunner William Robert Papworth
Born Holborn, son of Walter E. & Flora Papworth of Hackney. Brother of Margaret Papworth. Served in the Royal Artillery I Mountain Regiment. Buried in Sittard War Cemetery Holland. Our colleag...
War dead, WW2
1 memorial
P. J. Thompson
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
War served, WW1
1 memorial
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W5, Mattock Lane, Pitzhanger Manor
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2 subjects commemorated
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WC1, Russell Square
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1 creator
Sir Peter Medawar tree
W1, Soho Square
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2 subjects commemorated,
3 creators
Putney Town Rowing Club
SW15, Embankment, Dukes Head
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1 subject commemorated,
2 creators
Percy at IC
SW7, Prince Consort Road, Imperial College
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1 subject commemorated