Awarded the VC for his heroism on 8-21 January 1916, age 31, while serving in the Indian Medical Service, Indian Army. "Over a two week period, although shot in both arms and in the side he remained continually at his post displaying the utmost bravery. (Mesopotamia)". Freemason at: â„–2121, Triune Brotherhood Lodge.
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John Alexander Sinton, VC
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Freemason VCs - Z3 - Sinton, Smyth, Stuart
John Alexander Sinton, 8-21 January 1916, Age 31, Indian Medical Service, Ind...
Memorial Gates
Designed by Liam O'Connor as a reduced-scale version of Lutyens' monument at ...
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Michael Black
Sculptor, based in Oxford  active around 1971 - 85. 2023: We were sorry to receive this from Tiffany Black, Michael's daughter: "I am writing to let you know that Michael Black who sculpted the Cr...
2 memorials
War dead, WW1
1 memorial
Adolph Zimmermann
A German WW1 internee at Alexandra Palace who died there and was buried in New Southgate Cemetery. AN625
1 memorial
Johann Pestalozzi
Teacher and educational reformer.  Born in Zurich.  Motto "Learning by head, hand and heart". Wrote novels explaining his principles, e.g. 'Leonard and Gertrude', 1781.  Died Brugg, Switzerland.
1 memorial
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