Odiham in Hampshire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
The Reverend William Addison VC (1883-1962)
Addison Gardens
Photographed By Stephen Palmer, September 8, 2023
1. Reverend William Addison VC Marker
Born in this parish he was awarded the Victoria Cross for conspicuous bravery in 1916 whilst Chaplain to the 6th (Service) Battalion, King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment in Mesopotamia.
Erected by Hart District Council.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Patriots & Patriotism • War, World I. In addition, it is included in the Victoria Cross and George Cross Recipients series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1916.
Location. 51° 15.376′ N, 0° 56.056′ W. Marker is in Odiham, England, in Hampshire. Memorial is on Addison Gardens. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2 Addison Gardens, Odiham, England RG29 1AS, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Brigadier Manley James VC,DSO,MBE,MC (1896-1975) (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Monk's Cottage (approx. half a kilometer away); Brigadier Manley Angell James VC DSO MBE MC (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); The Old Court (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); The Trafalgar Way (approx. 7.1 kilometers away); John Curwen (approx. 10.6 kilometers away); Methodist Church
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Regarding The Reverend William Addison VC (1883-1962). The London Gazette, 26 September 1916, reported that he was awarded the Victoria Cross "for most conspicuous bravery" in that -
"He carried a wounded man to the cover of a trench, and assisted several others to the same cover, after binding up their wounds under heavy rifle and machine gun fire.
In addition to these unaided efforts, by his splendid example and utter disregard of personal danger, he encouraged the stretcher-bearers to go forward under heavy fire and collect the wounded."
Photographed By Stephen Palmer, September 8, 2023
2. Reverend William Addison VC Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2023, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. This page has been viewed 43 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 8, 2023, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
