Memorial

Second Lieutenant J Schofield VC

The Medal Collection & VC Citation

Source: Copyright Mike Coyle

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AKS Lytham School, Clifton Drive South, Lytham St. Annes, Fylde, Lancashire, FY8 1DT, England

SD 33547 27603

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Type of Memorial: Board / Plaque / Tablet
WMR Reference Number: 42251
Description: A wall-hung, glazed and polished wood framed photograph, medal collection and VC Citation, set in green baize mount.
Inscription: TO THE MEMORY OF/ JOHN SCHOFIELD, V.C., 2ND LIEUT. LANCASHIRE FUSILIERS, AN OLD BOY OF/ THIS SCHOOL (1904 - 09), WHO FELL WHILST LEADING/ HIS MEN AT GIVENCHY, 9TH APRIL 1918, AND WAS/ AWARDED THE VICTORIA CROSS FOR CONSPICUOUS/ BRAVERY & DEVOTION TO DUTY ON THAT OCCASION

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 1
Died: 1
Information shown: rank, year died, regiment, place of death, forename, manner of death, decorations
Additional Information: He is also listed on IWM 42254

Number Commemorated: 1
Died: 1
Information shown: rank, year died, regiment, place of death, forename, manner of death, decorations
Additional Information: He is also listed on IWM 42254