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.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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Bernard Cassidy, VC
{Beneath an image of a Victoria Cross medal:} Second Lieutenant Bernard Cassi...
Killed in action in France, serving with the Coldstream Guards. Son of Sir Herbert Stewart. Andrew Behan found the photo and has researched this man:Â Captain Geoffrey Stewart was born on 28 Octobe...
AÂ Territorial Army regiment in the Royal Corps of Signals. It was formed to provide Strategic Communications to a NATO Headquarters.
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
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