Irish born sergeant in the Royal Horse Artillery.
Awarded the VC for his heroism on 1 September 1914, age 28, while serving in the Royal Horse Artillery. "During a holding action by his battery and although badly wounded, he continued to bring his guns into action, a conspicuous act of bravery. (Néry, France)". Freemason at: №1000, Priory Lodge.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
David Nelson, VC
Edgar Kinghorn Myles, 9 April 1916, Age 21, The Welsh Regiment, Excelsior Lod...
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
Employed at the Streatham bus garage. Served and was killed in WW1.
Employed at the Holloway bus/tram garage - Pemberton Gardens. Served and was killed in WW1.
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