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.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
George Campbell Wheeler, VC
Commemorated ati
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 ...
Other Subjects
Charles Bell Birch
Sculptor. Born Brixton. Studied in Berlin. Died at King's College Hospital. We know of only two works displayed in the open in London: the two memorials listed here: Victoria and the Temple Bar...
3 memorials
War dead, WW2
1 memorial
War dead, WW1
1 memorial
War dead, WW1
1 memorial
War dead, WW2
1 memorial
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