Awarded the VC for his heroism on 1-2 November 1914, age 23, while serving in the East Lancashire Regiment. "...he took command, and with great presence of mind and coolness, succeeded in holding his position. (Le Gheer, Belgium)". Freemason at: №1331, Aldershot Camp Lodge.
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Spencer John Bent, VC
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Freemason VCs - N2 - Bent, Bloomfield, Bromley
Spencer John Bent, 1-2 November 1914, Age 23, The East Lancashire Regiment, A...
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Capt. R. C. Mayes, MC
Died in WW1 serving in the 22nd Battalion, The London Regiment.
War dead, WW1
1 memorial
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1 memorial
L Cpl. J. Bunton
Died in WW1 serving in the 22nd Battalion, The London Regiment.
War dead, WW1
1 memorial
Victualling Yard, Deptford
An information board “Docklands Heritage – Deptford River Walk” gives a good introduction to the area so we have transcribed it: "Alongside the Dockyard a Navy victualling and supply centre grew u...
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Rifleman B. Bailey
A member of Jas. Shoolbred & Co. Ltd. who served and died in WW1. Queen's Westminster Rifles
War dead, WW1
1 memorial
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