Awarded the VC for his heroism on 31 July 1917, aged 23, while serving in the King’s Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment). "№1309 Twice leading a charge against machine gun posts and putting them out of action, he finally took command during an enemy counter attack. He held the position until told to retire, displaying remarkable valour and initiative. (Wieltje, Belgium)". Freemason at: №1309, Whitwell Lodge.
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Tom Fletcher Mayson, VC
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Freemason VCs - W7 - Lyall, Martin, Mayson, McNair
Graham Thomson Lyall, 27 September 1918, Age 26, 102nd Battalion, Canadian Ex...
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E. Gladwin
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
Lance Corporal Charles William Jackman
Charles William Jackman was born on 16 November 1912, the elder son of Charles Jackman (1881-1937) and Marion Frances Jackman née Barnard (1888-1937), his birth being registered in the 4th quarter ...
D. A. King
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
Frederick William Lumsden, VC
Awarded the VC for his heroism on 3 April 1917, age 44, while serving in the Royal Marine Artillery. "For retrieving six enemy field guns under intense enemy fire. By force of example, utter determ...
Afghan War
456 UK military died in Afghanistan during this war.
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