Awarded the VC for his heroism on 3 April 1917, age 44, while serving in the Royal Marine Artillery. "For retrieving six enemy field guns under intense enemy fire. By force of example, utter determination and inspiring energy he succeeded in sending the guns back. (St Quentin, France)". Freemason at: №2612, Navy Lodge.
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Frederick William Lumsden, VC
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1 memorial
War dead, WW2
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General Sir Charles James Napier
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J. Cahill
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War dead, WW1
1 memorial
Sapper Albert Edward Kells
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Private George John Harvey
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War dead, WW1
1 memorial
King George I
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6 memorials
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