Soldier. Born Bernard Matthew Cassidy in Fulham. He was a second lieutenant in the 2nd Battalion, The Lancashire Fusiliers. At Arras, France, he was in command of the left company of his battalion, and had been given orders to hold on to the position at all costs. He rallied and encouraged his men under terrific bombardment, until they were eventually surrounded and he was killed. Bernard Cassidy Street in E16 is named for him.
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Bernard Cassidy, VC
{Beneath an image of a Victoria Cross medal:} Second Lieutenant Bernard Cassi...
Founded by the mayor and borough of Battersea. They fought in France and Italy and later disbanded (probably in 1918).
According to the Armed Forces Memorial Roll of Honour housed at the National Memorial Arboretum, Croxall Road, Alrewas, Staffordshire, DE13 7AR, Frederick Rhodes was born on 27 September 1932 and ...
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
Resident of the Central Ward, Hendon who served and died in WW1.
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