Angus HER - NO35SE0110 - CUMBERLAND CLOSE

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NameCUMBERLAND CLOSE
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Details Memorial paving stone placed in the close by Kirriemuir Community Council in 2006 commemorating three Victoria Cross recipients: Captain Charles Lyell, Corporal Richard Burton and Private Charles Melvin. Private Melvin received the VC for his actions in World War I in 1917 as a member of the 2nd Battalion Black Watch. Corporal Burton (1st Battalion, Duke of Wellington's (West Riding) Regiment) was awarded the VC for actions during World War II on 8 October 1944 in Italy. Captain Lyell (1st Battalion Scots Guards) was awarded the VC posthumously for actions in April 1943 in Tunisia. .
Last Update28/08/2017
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Date of Compilation09/04/2015

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Monument Type 1Monument Type 2Monument Type 3OrderProbability
MEMORIALSWAR A100
MEMORIALSWORLD WAR I B100
MEMORIALSWORLD WAR II C100