Soldier. Born Charles Edward Spackman. He was a sergeant in the 1st Battalion, Border Regiment. On the 20th Novenber 1917 at Marcoing in France, his company came under heavy gunfire. He fought his way through the attack, killing all but one of the crew and capturing the gun. For his actions, he was awarded the Victoria Cross.
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Charles Spackman, VC
{Beneath an image of a Victoria Cross medal:} Sergeant Charles Spackman, Bord...
A member of Jas. Shoolbred & Co. Ltd. who served and died in WW1. Queen's Westminster Rifles
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
Died in WW1 serving in the 22nd Battalion, The London Regiment.
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