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
George Campbell Wheeler, 23 February 1917, Age 36, 9th Gurkha Rifles, Indian ...
Memorial Gates
Designed by Liam O'Connor as a reduced-scale version of Lutyens' monument at ...
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War dead, WW1
1 memorial
Edith Fletcher
Donor to St George's Cathedral, Southwark. From The Tablet 25 February 1922: "A crucifix standing twenty feet in height has been erected outside St. George's Cathedral, Southwark, as a memorial t...
1 memorial
War dead non-military, WW2
1 memorial
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