Person    | Male  Born 18/12/1892  Died 2/11/1943

Frederick William Owen Potts, VC

Categories: Armed Forces

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Commemorated on a memorial as having served in, and survived, WW1.

Frederick William Owen Potts, VC

Awarded the VC for his heroism on 21 August 1915, age 22, while serving in the Berkshire Yeomanry. "Wounded and under heavy fire he remained with a severely injured soldier for 48 hours before dragging him back to safety. His bravery and devotion to his comrade saved his life. (Suvla Bay, Gallipoli)". Freemason at: №2760, Aldermaston Lodge.

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Frederick William Owen Potts, VC

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