Harry Sherwood Ranken (1883 - 1914) - Find A Grave Memorial

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Harry Sherwood Ranken

Birth:	Sep. 3, 1883
Death:	Sep. 25, 1914
WWI Victoria Cross Recipient. During World War I, he was a member of the British Army and Captain of the Royal Army Medical Corps 1st Battalion Unit. In the late evening and early morning hours of September 19 to September 20, 1914, he was attending the sick and wounded under the hazardous battlefield conditions of flying shrapnel and rifle fire. While performing his duties, he was severely wounded in the leg. He didn't let this stop him as he simply bound up the injury and continued to help his stricken comrades. When he finally allowed himself to be tended to, it was too late. He passed away at the age of 31. He was posthumously given the Victoria Cross, which is the most prestigious award that can be given to a British soldier. The Ranken House was named in his honor and his photo, along with a copy of his citation, is displayed in the reception area. His Victoria Cross is on display at the Army Medical Services Museum in Aldershot, England. (bio by: Whispers From The Grave) Search Amazon for Harry Ranken

Burial: Braine Communal Cemetery Braine Departement de l'Aisne Picardie, France Plot: A.43.
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