Awarded the VC for his heroism on 29-30 August 1915, age 30, while serving in the 10th Light Horse Regiment, Australian Imperial Force. "Although severely wounded he refused to leave his post until the danger had passed. His personal courage and example kept up spirits and saved the situation. (Hill 60, Gallipoli)". Freemason at: №1068, Bulwer Lodge of Cairo.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Hugo Vivian Hope Throssell, VC
Commemorated ati
Freemason VCs - Z4 - Throssell, Toye, Watson
Hugo Vivian Hope Throssell, 29-30 August 1915, Age 30, 10th Light Horse Regim...
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Private John Lynn, VC
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T. Ellis
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Driver Lauchlan
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