About Harry Wells
Lived 1888 – 1915 (aged 27). Harry Wells was a British military personnel.
Harry Wells VC (19 September 1888 – 25 September 1915) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Details Wells was 27 years old, and a sergeant in the 2nd Battalion, The Royal Sussex Regiment, British Army during the First World War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.
Further information Wells is buried in Dud Corner Cemetery, Le Rutoire, near Loos. 2 miles NW of Lens. Plot V, Row E, Grave 2.
The medal His VC is displayed at the Police Museum, Faversham, Kent.
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Who was Harry Wells?
recipient of the Victoria Cross (1888–1915)
When was Harry Wells born?
Harry Wells was born on 19 September 1888 in Herne Bay.
When did Harry Wells die?
Harry Wells died on 25 September 1915 in Loos-en-Gohelle.
What was Harry Wells's occupation?
Harry Wells was a military personnel.
What nationality was Harry Wells?
Harry Wells was British.
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