First World War Hero Dies in Poverty
In the book, and later a film, Born of the Fourth of July, Ron Kovic was paralyzed while he fought in the Vietnam War. He…
Victoria Cross Recipients are Honored in Sefton
The heroes of WWI will be remembered this centenary year as five commemorative paving stones will be laid for Sefton’s Victoria Cross (VC) recipients. Five…
England Commemorates Arthur Harrison for His Centenary Victoria Cross
Friday, February 14th, marked the centenary of Arthur Harrison’s debut for his country. Stuart Lancaster’s credo will know his name. The name adorns an award…
WWI Hero, 16, Awarded The Victoria Cross
In 1915, Jack was only 15 years old when he decided he should join the Navy. He was a gun sight setter on HMS Chester…
Parish to make “Peace Wood” in tribute to WWI hero
‘Peace Wood’ in tribute to a Burton war hero gets underway. The work is expected to start by next month. The project in creating a…
Funding Memorial for WWI Hero Backed by Chris Tarrant
Gallipoli Campaign of World War I – War was raging all around them. After all, they were hiding under the Turkish trenches. He was shot…