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George Campbell Wheeler, VC

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

George Campbell Wheeler, VC

Awarded the VC for his heroism on 23 February 1917, age 36, while serving in the 9th Gurkha Rifles, Indian Army. "He crossed a river with eight men, charged an enemy position, then repelled a counter-attack, in spite of wounds they held the position displaying a boldness, determination and great bravery. (Shumran Peninsula, Mesopotamia)". Freemason at: №2939, Siwalik Lodge.

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George Campbell Wheeler, VC

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Freemason VCs - Z5 - Wheeler, White, Wilcox

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