Awarded the VC for his heroism on 25 April 1915, age 22, while serving in the Lancashire Fusiliers. "One of the six VCs awarded before breakfast on 25 4 1915. Selected by his comrades as one of the most gallant. (Gallipoli)". Freemason at: №2547, Llangattock Lodge.
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John Elisha Grimshaw, VC
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Freemason VCs - W4 - Grimshaw, Haine, Hallowes
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