Of all the Victoria Cross recipients I have researched, the story of Edward Noel Mellish was the one that probablyContinue reading “Captain the Reverend Edward Mellish: The Miracle of St Eloi”
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From Private to Major: The Rise of Hugh Colvin VC
Hugh Colvin was born to Scottish parents on the 18th of March 1887 in Burnley Lancashire. His Father, also Hugh,Continue reading “From Private to Major: The Rise of Hugh Colvin VC”
WW1 – The Battle for Hill 60, Two More VC’s
Private Edward Dwyer Edward Dwyer joined the East Surrey Regiment in 1912 aged just 17 and was posted to theContinue reading “WW1 – The Battle for Hill 60, Two More VC’s”