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| '''Leonard James Keyworth''' ] (12 August 1893 – 19 October 1915) was an English recipient of the ], the highest |
'''Leonard James Keyworth''' ] (12 August 1893 – 19 October 1915) was an English recipient of the ], the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy. | ||
| On 25/26 May 1915 at ], France, 21 year-old Keyworth performed an act of bravery for which he was awarded the Victoria Cross. He was also awarded the ] of Russia. | On 25/26 May 1915 at ], France, 21 year-old Keyworth performed an act of bravery for which he was awarded the Victoria Cross. He was also awarded the ] of Russia. | ||
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Leonard James Keyworth VC (12 August 1893 – 19 October 1915) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy.
On 25/26 May 1915 at Givenchy, France, 21 year-old Keyworth performed an act of bravery for which he was awarded the Victoria Cross. He was also awarded the Medal of St. George (2nd Class) of Russia.
Details
Son of James and Emma Keyworth, of Lincoln. He was a Lance-Corporal in the 24th (County of London) Battalion, The London Regiment (The Queen's), British Army during the First World War.
Citation
For most conspicuous bravery at Givenchy on the night of 25-26th May, 1915. After the assault on the German position by the 24th Battalion, London Regt, efforts were made by that Unit to follow up their success by a bomb attack, during the progress of which 58 men out of a total 75 became casualties. During this very fierce encounter Lance-Cpl Keyworth stood fully exposed for 2 hours on the top of the enemy's parapet, and threw about 150 bombs amongst the Germans, who were only a few yards away.
— London Gazette, 2 July 1915
He later achieved the rank of Corporal, but was killed in action, Abbeville, France, on 19 October 1915.
Further information
This medal is currently in a private collection.
References
- ^ Keyworth, Leonard James, Commonwealth War Graves Commission
- Details
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