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

Sergeant Cyril Gourley

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026

1. Sergeant Cyril Gourley Marker

Inscription. Sergeant
Cyril Gourley
Royal Field Artillery
30th November 1917

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.

Location. 53° 24.413′ N, 2° 59.712′ W. 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. This memorial is located within Our Lady and St Nicholas Church Garden. 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 marker: Lieutenant Hugh McKenzie

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(here, next to this marker); Memorial to ‘The Liverpool Pals’ (here, next to this marker); Pte. William Ratcliffe VC MM (here, next to this marker); Sgt Albert White VC (here, next to this marker); Liverpool Blitz Memorial (here, next to this marker); Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve World War II Memorial (here, next to this marker); Saint Nicholas's Church Yard (a few steps from this marker); The Battle of the Atlantic Memorial (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Liverpool.

Also see . . . Cyril Edward Gourley VC MM (VC GC Association).

For most conspicuous bravery when in command of a section of howitzers. Though the enemy advanced in force, getting within 400 yards in front, between 300 and 400 yards to one flank and with snipers in rear, Sjt. Gourley managed to keep one gun in action practically thoughout the day...All day he held the enemy in check, firing with open sights on enemy parties in full view at 300 to 800 yards, and thereby saved his guns, which were withdrawn at nightfall. He had previously been awarded the Military Medal for conspicuous gallantry.

(Submitted on October 17, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026

2. Sergeant Cyril Gourley Marker

The commemoration stone is the closest to the foreground of the photo. An interpretive marker is now unreadable.

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 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 17, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.