Edward Dwyer | |
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Born | Fulham, London, England | 25 November 1895
Died | 3 September 1916 Guillemont, France | (aged 20)
Buried | Flatiron Copse Cemetery, Mametz |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service | British Army |
Years of service | 1911–1916 |
Rank | Corporal |
Service number | 10523 |
Unit | East Surrey Regiment |
Battles / wars | First World War |
Awards | Victoria Cross Cross of St. George |
Corporal Edward Dwyer, VC (25 November 1895 – 3 September 1916) was a British Army soldier and an English recipient of the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.