by Chris Lloyd | Victoria Cross
GEORGE McKEAN was the dashing captain. With intense machine gunfire raining down on his men in a trench, he realised that the only way their operation could succeed was by someone physically taking out the enemy stronghold. So – exactly 100 years ago today – he dashed...
by Chris Lloyd | Victoria Cross
Chris Lloyd tells of a George who was born on St George’s Day and who fell on that day, giving his life for his country. EARLY in 1918, the Royal Navy requested volunteers from within its ranks for an extremely dangerous mission. Singlemen were preferred...
by Chris Lloyd | People, Victoria Cross
AT 3.15pm two battalions of the Durham Light Infantry rose up out of their trenches to attack enemy lines, led by Lt Col Roland Bradford. They had been engaged in the heaviest fighting on the Somme since September 15, practically without a break, and many had paid the...
by Chris Lloyd | Victoria Cross
Welcome, welcome once again Hero brave and bold To the school where you were taught In the days of old. We the present pupils Of Wingate Catholic School Were pleased to hear When death was near You were so brave and cool. HAVING read their poem to their war hero that...
by Chris Lloyd | Centenary, In Your Town, People
A FIRST World War hero who was awarded the highest military medal for bravery 100 years ago was honoured in his home village today. A memorial paving stone commemorating Victoria Cross holder, Second Lieutenant John Scott Youll, was unveiled during a moving ceremony...
