Mr Midshipman VC The Short Accident-Prone Life of George Drewry, Gallipoli Hero |
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| Author:
| Falk, Quentin |
| ISBN: | 978-1-5267-2624-7 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2018 |
| Publisher: | Pen & Sword Books Limited
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| Imprint: | Pen & Sword Military |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $52.99 |
Book Description:
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Of the thirty-nine Gallipoli Victoria Crosses arguably none was more deserved than the medal earned by George Leslie Drewry.At just 20, he was the first officer of the Royal Naval Reserve to get the nation's premier award for valour when part of the landing on V Beach at Cape Helles. In so doing he was badly wounded.
Of the thirty-nine Gallipoli Victoria Crosses arguably none was more deserved than the medal earned by George Leslie Drewry.At just 20, he was the first officer of the Royal Naval Reserve to get the nation's premier award for valour when part of the landing on V Beach at Cape Helles. In so doing he was badly wounded.