Liverpool in Merseyside, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Sgt Albert White VC

— World War One Victoria Cross Centenary Commemoration —

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026

1. Sgt Albert White VC Marker

Inscription. This commemoration stone is laid in honour of Albert White (1892–1917) who was awarded the Victoria Cross on 19th May 1917 whilst serving with the South Wales Borderers, 2nd Battalion, D Company. The Regiment was later amalgamated into The Royal Welsh, but the significant contribution of its soldiers in the two World Wars, will ensure that the name of The South Wales Borderers will live on in the hearts and memories of many people for a very long time. The Royal Welsh continue to emulate the fine standards and traditions of its gallant forebears.

Albert White was born in the Kirkdale area of Liverpool and followed his father’s example by becoming a merchant seaman working as a coal trimmer. When war broke out in August 1914, he enlisted in the Royal Army Medical Corps and was then transferred to the South Wales Borderers on 1st June 1916. He was sent to Gallipoli where over the following nine months his Battalion lost almost 1600 officers and men. Evacuated from Egypt, he was then posted to France where he survived the carnage of the opening day of the Battle of the Somme and many other battles.

The action for which Sgt Albert

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White received the Victoria Cross took place at Monchy-le-Preux in France during the Battle of Arras on 19th May 1917. He was killed during this action at only 24 years old and his medal was presented posthumously to his father by King George V at Buckingham Palace on 21st July 1917.

His citation in the London Gazette reads:

“For most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty.

Realising during an attack that one of the enemy’s machine guns, which had previously been located, would probably hold up the whole advance of his Company, Sgt White, without the slightest hesitation, and regardless of all personal danger, dashed ahead of his Company to capture the gun. When within a few yards of the gun he fell riddled with bullets, having thus willingly sacrificed his life in order that he might secure the success of the operations and the welfare of his comrades.”

Erected 2017.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I. In addition, it is included in the Victoria Cross and George Cross Recipients series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 19, 1917.

Location. 53° 24.412′ N, 2° 59.711′ W. Memorial

Sgt Albert White VC Commemoration Stone image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026

2. Sgt Albert White VC Commemoration Stone

The stone reads:

Sergeant
Albert White
South Wales Borderers
19th May 1917

has been reported damaged. Memorial is in Liverpool, England, in Merseyside. It can be reached from the intersection of Old Churchyard and Chapel Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 5 Old Churchyard, Liverpool, England L2 8TZ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in North West England.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: Pte. William Ratcliffe VC MM (here, next to this marker); Memorial to ‘The Liverpool Pals’ (here, next to this marker); Lieutenant Hugh McKenzie (here, next to this marker); Sergeant Cyril Gourley (here, next to this marker); Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve World War II Memorial (here, next to this marker); Liverpool Blitz Memorial (here, next to this marker); Saint Nicholas's Church Yard (a few steps from this marker);

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026

3. Sgt Albert White VC Marker

There are four Victoria Cross commemoration stones laid in Our Lady and St Nicholas Church Garden. This stone is the furthest left in the photo.

The Battle of the Atlantic Memorial (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Liverpool.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 11 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 17, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.