World War I Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in London, England, he served as a 2nd Lieutenant in the 3rd Battalion, Essex Regiment, British Army. On June 28, 1917, in actions at Loos, France, 2nd Lieutenant Wearne was ordered to capture and hold a section of the German line and take prisoners for interrogation. He gained his objective and able to maintain this position, when his small party was started to be repeatedly counter attacked. At a moment when one of the enemy's attack was most critical, 2nd Lieutenant Wearne ran along the top of the trench, firing and throwing bombs. The enemy was drove back and even though 2nd Lieutenant Wearne was severely wounded, he refused to leave his men. He remained in the trench directing operations, consolidating his position and engaging the enemy when he was severely hit for the second time. Just before the order to withdraw was given, he was carried away mortally wounded and died. For most conspicuous bravery, he was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross on July 31, 1917.
World War I Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in London, England, he served as a 2nd Lieutenant in the 3rd Battalion, Essex Regiment, British Army. On June 28, 1917, in actions at Loos, France, 2nd Lieutenant Wearne was ordered to capture and hold a section of the German line and take prisoners for interrogation. He gained his objective and able to maintain this position, when his small party was started to be repeatedly counter attacked. At a moment when one of the enemy's attack was most critical, 2nd Lieutenant Wearne ran along the top of the trench, firing and throwing bombs. The enemy was drove back and even though 2nd Lieutenant Wearne was severely wounded, he refused to leave his men. He remained in the trench directing operations, consolidating his position and engaging the enemy when he was severely hit for the second time. Just before the order to withdraw was given, he was carried away mortally wounded and died. For most conspicuous bravery, he was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross on July 31, 1917.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
Inscription
ESSEX REGIMENT
SECOND LIEUT.
WEARNE
V.C. WEARNE F.B.
Gravesite Details
Final resting place unknown. Name listed on the Memorial
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