Awarded the VC for his heroism on 20 November 1917, age 37, while serving in the Norfolk Regiment. "Coming under fire from across the canal, with great gallantry he inspired confidence in his men. His example, fearless leadership and devotion to duty ensured the capture of the objective. (Marcoing, France)". Freemason at: №3456, Authors Lodge.
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John Sherwood-Kelly, VC
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Freemason VCs - Z2 - Reynolds, Robertson, Robinson, Sherwood-Kelly
Douglas Reynolds, 26 August 1914, Age 31, Royal Field Artillery, Kitchener Lo...
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R. Wiles
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
War served, WW1
1 memorial
W. D. Grout
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
War served, WW1
1 memorial
1 memorial
Rifleman Alfred William Forder
Alfred William Forder was born on 14 June 1880 in Paddington, Middlesex, (now Greater London), the eighth of the eleven children of Edward Forder (1851-1937) and Rachel Forder née Thain (1850-1934)...
War dead, WW1
1 memorial
Company Sergeant Major Sydney George Ellis Jones, MC
Sydney George Ellis Jones was born in 1888, one of the five children of Thomas Jones and Mary Ellen Jones. His birth was registered in the 1st quarter of 1888 in the Peckham registration district. ...
War dead, WW1
1 memorial
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John Lewis war damage
W1, Oxford Street, John Lewis
The large aluminium sculpture "Winged Figure" on the side of the building is by Barbara Hepworth. See Ornamental Passions for commentary ...
2 subjects commemorated
Dr Joseph Herman Hertz
Chief Rabbi of the British Empire. Born Slovakia, then part of Hungary. When he was aged 11 the family moved to New York. Worked for a time as a rabbi in Johannesburg. 1911 returned to New York...
1 memorial
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