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| |name=Richard Basil Brandram Jones | |name=Richard Basil Brandram Jones | ||
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| |lived=30 April 1897 – 21 May 1916 | |||
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| ⚫ | |birth_place= South East ], England | ||
| ⚫ | |death_place=], France | ||
| |placeofburial=Remembered on the Arras Memorial | |placeofburial=Remembered on the Arras Memorial | ||
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| '''Richard Basil Brandram Jones''' ] ( |
'''Richard Basil Brandram Jones''' ] (30 April 1897 – 21 May 1916) was an ] recipient of the ], the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to ] and ] forces. | ||
| Jones was born on 30 April 1897 in London to Henry Thomas Brandram Jones and Caroline Emma Jones,<ref name=cwgc>, | |||
| He was educated as ] between 1909 and 1914. The Howard-Jones Challenge Cup for shooting was established in memory of C. C. Howard, killed with the "Loyals" at Vimy Ridge in May 1916 and Richard Jones. | |||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission</ref> he was educated at ] between 1909 and 1914. | |||
| ⚫ | He was 19 years old, and a Temporary ] in the 8th Battalion, ], ] during the ] when the following deed took place on 21 May 1916 at the Broadmarsh Crater, ], ] for which he was awarded the Victoria Cross. | ||
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| ⚫ | He was 19 years old, and a Temporary ] in the 8th Battalion, ], ] during the ] when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the |
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| On ] ] at Broadmarsh Crater, ], ], Lieutenant Jones was in charge of a platoon holding the position recently captured from the enemy. Forty yards away the enemy exploded a mine and isolated the platoon by a heavy barrage of fire. Being attacked by overwhelming numbers, the platoon was in great danger, but Lieutenant Jones organised his men and set a fine example by shooting 15 of the enemy as they advanced. When all his ammunition had been used, he was about to throw a bomb when he was shot through the head. | |||
| {{quote|For most conspicuous bravery. He was holding with his platoon a crater recently captured from the enemy. About 7.30 P.M. the enemy exploded a mine forty yards to his right, and at the same time put a heavy barrage of fire on our trenches, thus isolating the Platoon. They then attacked in overwhelming numbers. Lt. Jones kept his men together, steadying them by his fine example, and shot no less than fifteen of the enemy as they advanced, counting them aloud as he did so to cheer his men. When his ammunition was expended he took a bomb, but was shot through the head while getting up to throw it. His splendid courage had so encouraged his men that when they had no more ammunition or bombs they threw stones and ammunition boxes at the enemy till only nine of the platoon were left. Finally they were compelled to retire.|The London Gazette, 5 August 1916<ref>{{London Gazette |issue=29695|date=4 August 1916 |pages=7743–7744|supp=y }}</ref>}} | |||
| His ] is held at his old school, ]. | His ] is held at his old school, ]. The Howard-Jones Challenge Cup for shooting was established in memory of C. C. Howard, killed with the "Loyals" at Vimy Ridge in May 1916 and Richard Jones. | ||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
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| *{{cite book|last=Gliddon|first=Gerald|title=]: Cambrai 1917|year=2004|orig-date=2012|publisher=]|isbn=978-0-75-247668-1}} | |||
| *{{cite book|last=Ingleton|first=Roy|title=Kent VCs|publisher=]|year=2011|isbn=978-1848844094}} | |||
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Latest revision as of 02:09, 5 July 2024
| Richard Basil Brandram Jones | |
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| Born | (1897-04-30)30 April 1897 South East London, England |
| Died | 21 May 1916(1916-05-21) (aged 19) Vimy, France |
| Buried | Remembered on the Arras Memorial |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service |  British Army |
| Years of service | 1914–1916 † |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Unit | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment |
| Battles / wars | World War I |
| Awards | Victoria Cross |
Richard Basil Brandram Jones VC (30 April 1897 – 21 May 1916) 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.
Jones was born on 30 April 1897 in London to Henry Thomas Brandram Jones and Caroline Emma Jones, he was educated at Dulwich College between 1909 and 1914.
He was 19 years old, and a Temporary Lieutenant in the 8th Battalion, The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, British Army during the First World War when the following deed took place on 21 May 1916 at the Broadmarsh Crater, Vimy, France for which he was awarded the Victoria Cross.
Citation
For most conspicuous bravery. He was holding with his platoon a crater recently captured from the enemy. About 7.30 P.M. the enemy exploded a mine forty yards to his right, and at the same time put a heavy barrage of fire on our trenches, thus isolating the Platoon. They then attacked in overwhelming numbers. Lt. Jones kept his men together, steadying them by his fine example, and shot no less than fifteen of the enemy as they advanced, counting them aloud as he did so to cheer his men. When his ammunition was expended he took a bomb, but was shot through the head while getting up to throw it. His splendid courage had so encouraged his men that when they had no more ammunition or bombs they threw stones and ammunition boxes at the enemy till only nine of the platoon were left. Finally they were compelled to retire.
— The London Gazette, 5 August 1916
His Victoria Cross is held at his old school, Dulwich College. The Howard-Jones Challenge Cup for shooting was established in memory of C. C. Howard, killed with the "Loyals" at Vimy Ridge in May 1916 and Richard Jones.
References
- Jones, Richard Basil Brandram, Commonwealth War Graves Commission
- "No. 29695". The London Gazette (Supplement). 4 August 1916. pp. 7743–7744.
Bibliography
- Gliddon, Gerald (2004) . VCs of the First World War: Cambrai 1917. The History Press. ISBN 978-0-75-247668-1.
- Ingleton, Roy (2011). Kent VCs. Pen and Sword Books. ISBN 978-1848844094.
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