Awarded the VC for his heroism on 20 November 1917, age 37, while serving in the Norfolk Regiment. "Coming under fire from across the canal, with great gallantry he inspired confidence in his men. His example, fearless leadership and devotion to duty ensured the capture of the objective. (Marcoing, France)". Freemason at: â„–3456, Authors Lodge.
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John Sherwood-Kelly, VC
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Freemason VCs - Z2 - Reynolds, Robertson, Robinson, Sherwood-Kelly
Douglas Reynolds, 26 August 1914, Age 31, Royal Field Artillery, Kitchener Lo...
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J. B. Owens
Employed at the Holloway bus/tram garage - Pemberton Gardens. Served and was killed in WW1.
War dead, WW1
1 memorial
HMS Victory
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1 memorial
Rifleman Joseph Seward Mahony
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War dead, WW1
1 memorial
War dead, WW2
1 memorial
Lieutenant George Richard Eddie
George Richard Eddie was born in 1882 in Market Stainton, Lincolnshire, the eldest of the three children of George William Eddie (1856-1906) and Blanche Adeline Eddie née Ogle (1857-1940). His birt...
War dead, WW1
1 memorial
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