Harry Wells (VC)
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Details
Wells was 27 years old, and a sergeant in the 2nd Battalion, The Royal Sussex Regiment, British Army during the First World War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.
Further information
Wells is buried in Dud Corner Cemetery, Le Rutoire, near Loos. 2 miles NW of Lens. Plot V, Row E, Grave 2.[1]
The medal
His VC is displayed at the Eastbourne Redoubt Museum, Eastbourne, Sussex, England.
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