David Ridgus Posted 11 January , 2015 Share Posted 11 January , 2015 He was a Knight of the British Empire Which as he also appears to be a Sergeant should make him pretty easy to find! Presumably the knighthood came later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMarsdin Posted 11 January , 2015 Share Posted 11 January , 2015 Here he is later life..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ridgus Posted 11 January , 2015 Share Posted 11 January , 2015 Very sneaky Mr Marsdin, Well up to your normal standard of trickery This is Sergeant Alfred Knight VC David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMarsdin Posted 11 January , 2015 Share Posted 11 January , 2015 That's the man, David. I most of his immediate post-war photos he is shown with a huge grin and was often dubbed "the smiling VC". When you read his citation it is difficult to picture the same man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ridgus Posted 11 January , 2015 Share Posted 11 January , 2015 That's the man, David. I most of his immediate post-war photos he is shown with a huge grin and was often dubbed "the smiling VC". When you read his citation it is difficult to picture the same man. I just have done and see what you mean. A real warrior! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ridgus Posted 11 January , 2015 Share Posted 11 January , 2015 Another WVCCIT ??? ag.jpg For most conspicuous bravery, leadership and self-sacrifice when holding a position for over seven hours against vastly superior enemy forces. All this time the enemy were shelling his position heavily, making it very difficult to see. In one attack, when the enemy cavalry charged his flank, he drove them back with heavy losses. In another charge they left fifteen casualties within twenty yards of his trench, one man, who reached the trench, being bayoneted by ??? himself. When all his men, with the exception of three, had been hit and the trench which he was holding was so full of wounded that it was difficult to move and fire, he ordered those who could walk to move to a trench slightly in the rear, and from his own position maintained a most heroic resistance. When finally surrounded and charged by the enemy, he stepped into the open and continued the fight until he was mortally wounded and fell unconscious. His cheerfulness and courage were a splendid inspiration to his men, and by his leadership and devotion he was enabled to maintain his position, which he had been ordered to hold at all costs. nf Just to tidy things up, this is Alexander 'Laffy' Lafone VC whose citation really does say it all David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverforget Posted 11 January , 2015 Share Posted 11 January , 2015 nf Just to tidy things up, this is Alexander 'Laffy' Lafone VC whose citation really does say it all David Spot on, David. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ridgus Posted 11 January , 2015 Share Posted 11 January , 2015 Well I think we are all clear now so here's the last of my current batch. He's another VC winner David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Broomfield Posted 11 January , 2015 Share Posted 11 January , 2015 Hmmm ... Light Infantry VC I bet, but I can't see the collar dogs well enough to tell which regiment. I vaguely recognise the picture, too. Annoying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ridgus Posted 11 January , 2015 Share Posted 11 January , 2015 Hmmm ... Light Infantry VC I bet, but I can't see the collar dogs well enough to tell which regiment. I vaguely recognise the picture, too. Annoying. Durham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Broomfield Posted 11 January , 2015 Share Posted 11 January , 2015 Youens? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ridgus Posted 11 January , 2015 Share Posted 11 January , 2015 Youens? Correct Steven, it is 2nd Lt Frederick Youens VC. A 23 year old teacher whose VC action reads like the tale of a beserker in Old Norse right down to meeting his death tunic and shirtless David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wigwhammer Posted 12 January , 2015 Share Posted 12 January , 2015 Who is this vulpine gentleman? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodB Posted 12 January , 2015 Share Posted 12 January , 2015 Who is this vulpine gentleman? Radomir Putnik ? Looks Serbian anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoppage Drill Posted 12 January , 2015 Author Share Posted 12 January , 2015 Who is this vulpine gentleman? I don't even know where Vulp is ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wigwhammer Posted 12 January , 2015 Share Posted 12 January , 2015 Not Serbian, but not too far off... I don't even know where Vulp is ! Not ine as in Alp, but ine as in bov.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fattyowls Posted 12 January , 2015 Share Posted 12 January , 2015 Who is this vulpine gentleman? Is it Ferdinand the 1st of Bulgaria? I'll try to work out what's so foxy about him if I'm correct. Pete. P.S. There is a bar in Puerto Alegre in Brazil called Vulp if Google Earth is to be believed. You never know, such info might come in handy one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wigwhammer Posted 12 January , 2015 Share Posted 12 January , 2015 It is indeed Tsar Ferdinand I of Bulgaria. If you check his German Wikipedia page you'll see why foxy (but on the Englih Wiki, you'll have to check the references at the foot of the page. And while we're on the subject, who is this "vulpine" gent? He gained a great reputation and was highly decorated for personal bravery on the Alpine front, although his international renown peaked in a later disturbance of the peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodB Posted 12 January , 2015 Share Posted 12 January , 2015 It is indeed Tsar Ferdinand I of Bulgaria. If you check his German Wikipedia page you'll see why foxy (but on the Englih Wiki, you'll have to check the references at the foot of the page. But he is in what looks like Austrian uniform. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Upton Posted 12 January , 2015 Share Posted 12 January , 2015 And while we're on the subject, who is this "vulpine" gent? He gained a great reputation and was highly decorated for personal bravery on the Alpine front, although his international renown peaked in a later disturbance of the peace. That would be the Desert Fox himself, Rommel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wigwhammer Posted 12 January , 2015 Share Posted 12 January , 2015 That would be the Desert Fox himself, Rommel. Yes indeedee - at Caporetto he was awarded the Pour le Mérite But he is in what looks like Austrian uniform. ? That may well be, I can't tell - but he was Austrian by birth... Cheers Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fattyowls Posted 12 January , 2015 Share Posted 12 January , 2015 Who would this young man grow up to be? Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Broomfield Posted 12 January , 2015 Share Posted 12 January , 2015 Looks like Stan Laurel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fattyowls Posted 12 January , 2015 Share Posted 12 January , 2015 Nope, you are missing the wood for the trees..... Pete. P.S. Who is your new avatar Mr B? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ridgus Posted 12 January , 2015 Share Posted 12 January , 2015 P.S. Who is your new avatar Mr B?'Who do you think you are kidding Mr Hitler...' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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