Person    | Male  Born 13/1/1880  Died 18/8/1931

John Sherwood-Kelly, VC

Categories: Armed Forces

War served, WW1 i

Commemorated on a memorial as having served in, and survived, WW1.

John Sherwood-Kelly, VC

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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