Lewis McGee VC

| November 8, 2022

Battle of Broodseinde. Passchendaele Offensive. Action of 4 October 1917 No inscription on marker For most conspicuous bravery when in the advance to the final objective, Sjt. McGee led his platoon with great dash and bravery, though strongly opposed, and under heavy shell fire. His platoon was suffering severely and the advance of the Company […]

Patrick Joseph Bugden VC

| November 7, 2022

Polygon Wood, Zonnebeke, Belgium: Action of 28 September 1917 THY WILL BE DONE NOT MINE For most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty when on two occasions our advance was temporarily held up by strongly defended “pill-boxes”. Pte. Bugden, in the face of devastating fire from machine guns, gallantly led small parties to attack these […]

Brown VC & Learmonth VC MC

| November 6, 2022

Hill 70: Action of 16 August 1917 No inscription on marker For most conspicuous bravery, courage and devotion to duty. After the capture of a position, the enemy massed in force and counter-attacked. The situation became very critical, all wires being cut. It was of the utmost importance to get word back to Headquarters. This […]

Frederick Youens VC

| November 5, 2022

Near Hill 60, Belgium: Action of 7 July 1917 LOYAL, TRUE AND KIND A BEAUTIFUL MEMORY LEFT BEHIND For most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty. While out on patrol this officer was wounded and had to return to his trenches to have his wounds dressed. Shortly afterwards a report came in that the enemy […]

Thomas Riversdale Colyer-Fergusson VC

| November 4, 2022

Bellewaarde, Belgium: Action of 31 July 1917 MY SON, MY SON NO REWARD CAN BE TOO GREAT For most conspicuous bravery, skilful leading and determination in attack. The tactical situation having developed contrary to expectation, it was not possible for his company to adhere to the original plan of deployments, and owing to the difficulties of […]