Lawrence, Brian Turner Tom b. November 9, 1873 d. June 7, 1949 Boer War Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Sergeant in the 17th Lancers, British Army. On August 7, 1900, near Essenbosch, South Africa, Sergeant Lawrence and another soldier were attacked by a group of Boers. The other soldier's horse was shot and the man was thrown to the ground, dislocating his shoulder. Sergeant Lawrence at once went to his assistance, put him on his own horse and sent him on to the picket line. He then took the soldier's carbine, with his own as well and kept...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Nakuru Crematorium, Nakuru, Rift Valley, Kenya
b. November 9, 1873 d. June 7, 1949