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Robert Edwin Phillips

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Robert Edwin Phillips

Birth
West Bromwich, Metropolitan Borough of Sandwell, West Midlands, England
Death
23 Sep 1968 (aged 73)
St Veep, Cornwall Unitary Authority, Cornwall, England
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St Veep, Cornwall Unitary Authority, Cornwall, England Add to Map
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World War I Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Lieutenant in the 13th Battalion, Warwickshire Regiment, British Army. During the battle at River Hai, Kut, Mesopotamia, on January 25, 1917, Lieutenant in Phillips led his company with courage and skill in the face of the enemy. For conspicuous gallantry, he was promoted Captain and awarded Victoria Cross Medal in June 1917.
World War I Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Lieutenant in the 13th Battalion, Warwickshire Regiment, British Army. During the battle at River Hai, Kut, Mesopotamia, on January 25, 1917, Lieutenant in Phillips led his company with courage and skill in the face of the enemy. For conspicuous gallantry, he was promoted Captain and awarded Victoria Cross Medal in June 1917.

Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith

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  • Added: Oct 24, 2003
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8025565/robert_edwin-phillips: accessed ), memorial page for Robert Edwin Phillips (11 Apr 1895–23 Sep 1968), Find a Grave Memorial ID 8025565, citing St Veep Churchyard, St Veep, Cornwall Unitary Authority, Cornwall, England; Maintained by Find a Grave.