Awarded the VC for his heroism on 25-26 August 1914, age 27, while serving in the Coldstream Guards. "Positioned in a farm yard, enemy fire ignited a straw stack. Under heavy fire he put out the blaze. Subsequently, although wounded in the head, he continued to fight showing conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty. (Landrecies and Villers-Cotterêts, France)". Freemason at: â„–119, Sun, Square and Compasses Lodge.
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George Harry Wyatt, VC
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Freemason VCs - Z6 - Willis, Wood, Wyatt
Richard Raymond Willis, 25 April 1915, Age 38, The Lancashire Fusiliers, Lodg...
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