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Sgt. Harry Wells VC.

British Army 2nd Btn. Royal Sussex Regiment

from:England

(d.25th Sep 1915)

Harry Wells was killed in action on 25th September 1915 and is buried in the Dud Corner cemetery in France.

An extract from the London Gazette, No. 29371, dated 16th Nov., 1915, records the following:- "When his Platoon Officer had been killed he took command and led his men forward to within fifteen yards of the German wire. Nearly half the Platoon were killed or wounded, and the remainder were much shaken, but with the utmost coolness and bravery, Serjeant Wells rallied them and led them forward. Finally, when very few were left, he stood up and urged them forward once more, but while doing this he was killed. He gave a magnificent example of courage and determination."



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