Irish born sergeant in the Royal Horse Artillery.
Awarded the VC for his heroism on 1 September 1914, age 28, while serving in the Royal Horse Artillery. "During a holding action by his battery and although badly wounded, he continued to bring his guns into action, a conspicuous act of bravery. (Néry, France)". Freemason at: â„–1000, Priory Lodge.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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David Nelson, VC
Edgar Kinghorn Myles, 9 April 1916, Age 21, The Welsh Regiment, Excelsior Lod...
A member of Jas. Shoolbred & Co. Ltd. who served in WW1 and returned.
Died in WW1 serving in the 22nd Battalion, The London Regiment.
Had served in the 2nd Life Guards. At the time of his death was an in-pensioner at Chelsea Hospital and a patient in the Infirmary.
A member of Jas. Shoolbred & Co. Ltd. who served in WW1 and returned. Royal Army Service Corps
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