L/Cpl A Wilcox

new

« Prev
1
Next »

Les
Administrator

Paying tribute to all the brave men

Posts: 3,948

L/Cpl A Wilcox Sept 7, 2006 19:43:48 GMT

Quote

Post by Les on Sept 7, 2006 19:43:48 GMT

A memorial stone is to be unveiled at Aston Parish Church in Birmingham on 12th September at 12:30 to Lance Corporal Alfred Wilcox VC. He was awarded his VC for gallantry on 12 September 1918 near Laventie, France as a member of the 2/4th The Ox & Bucks Light Infantry. His unmarked grave has been pinpointed by Chris Sutton to a small area and members of Wilcox's family and the regiment will attend the unveiling.

(info courtesy of Victoria Cross Society)

In memory of Private Henry George BLATCHFORD, 40730, 6th Btn KOYLI. KIA 22/8/1917 age 40. Born in Somerset, lived in Bristol, Died in Belgium.

Also in memory of Stoker 1 Class, Alfred George COOLE, 148601 RN served 1889-1911 & 1914-1915. Died at home 28th August 1915.

Private Walter COOLE, 5203, 1/6th Btn Gloucestershire Reg. Died of disease 10th January 1917 on the Somme. Nephew of Alfred.