War Memorial William Short VC 2

A second memorial to William Short VC in this cemetery. This is located by the Cross of Sacrifice and is to honour his Victoria Cross.

Private William Short Alexandra Princess of Wales's own (Yorkshire Regiment) 6th August 1916

His citation:
No. 12067 Pte. Willian Short, late York. R.
For most conspicuous bravery. He was foremost in the attack, bombing the enemy with great gallantry, when he was severely wounded in the foot. He was urged to go back, but refused and continued to throw bombs. Later his leg was shattered by a shell, and he was unable to stand, so he lay in the trench adjusting detonators and straightening the pins of bombs for his comrades. He died before he could be carried out of the trench. For the last eleven months he had always volunteered for dangerous enterprises, and has always set a magnificent example of bravery and devotion to duty.

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Source

• Text: Simon Armstrong
• Photos: Simon Armstrong