Memorials Victoria Cross Recipients Bristol

In front of the bombed out ruins of St Peter's church, 3 plaques to Bristol Victoria Cross winners have been installed in the ground.
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"Lance Corporal
Frederick Room
Royal Irish Regiment
16 August 1917"
Born Bristol 31 May 1895- Died Bristol 19 January 1932. Awarded VC for action at Frezenberg, Belgium. Died following a long period of illness. Buried at Greenbank Cemetery, Bristol. V.C. held by National Army Museum.
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Captain
Douglas Reynolds
Royal Field Artillery
26 August and
9th September 1914
Born 20 Sep 1882 Clifton, Bristol- Died 23 Feb 1916 Le Torquet, France. Buried Etaples Military Cemetery. VC awarded for actions at Le Cateau. VC held by Royal Artillery Museum.

Lieutenant Colonel
Daniel Burges
Gloucestershire Regiment
18th September 1918
Born 1 July 1873, London- Died 24 October 1946, Clifton, Bristol. VC awarded for actions at the Battle of Doiran in the Balkans. Cremated Arnos Grove Cemetery, Bristol. His medals including the VC and DSO are held by the Soldiers of Gloucester Museum, Gloucester.

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• Text: Sharky Ward
• Photos: Anthony (Sharky) Ward