| Birth: | Oct. 11, 1890 | | Death: | Jul. 2, 1916 | 
World War I Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in London, England, he served as a Lieutenant in the 14th Battalion, 9th Royal Irish Rifles, British Army. On night of July 1, 1916, near Hamel, France, after heavy fighting Lieutenant Cather searched for wounded in full view of the enemy. He brought in three wounded men, continued his search, brought in another wounded man and gave water to others. The next morning, he took out water to another man and was proceeding further on, when he was himself killed. For most prestigious gallantry in the face of the enemy, he was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross which was presented to his family by King George at Buckingham Palace on March 31, 1917. (bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Search Amazon for Geoffrey Cather | | | Burial:
Thiepval Memorial
Thiepval
Departement de la Somme
Picardie, France
Plot: Thiepval Memorial, Pier and Face 15A (No Known Grave) |
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Record added: Dec 08, 2004
Find A Grave Memorial# 10060204 |
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Rest in Peace, beloved soldier. See you in Heaven.
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Mary
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HAPPY. BIRTHDAY
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Robin Jaggers
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JESUS said:- "No one has greater love than this, that one should lay down his life for his friends. Ye are my friends if ye practise whatever I command you."
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