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A great #longread from @HorsebackSapper on the work by @Proud_Sappers in August 1914. Lots of interesting #SapperHistory not just the #SapperVCs that were won during these actions
Finally completed the Blog Post on the RE demolitions of bridges on the Mons Canal Aug 1914.
it took a while but it has been an interesting project to research
https://t.co/NL0NTq9PMB
#OTD in 1854 the actions of Lieutenant-General Sir Wilbraham Oates Lennox VC KCB at Sevastopol were singled out for the highest recognition for courage. His VC is now held in @REMuseum and you can read a piece by @VCTrust here: https://t.co/Syn9ESBQqN #SapperVCs #SapperSaturday
Remembering #OTD in 1942 the raid on St Nazaire and the actions of Sgt Thomas Durrant. He remains the only soldier to be awarded a VC during a naval action, and on the recommendation of the enemy commander. His medals are held at @REMuseum #SapperVCs #SapperHistory
#OTD in 1855 the actions of Corporal William James Lendrim during the siege of Sevastopol led to him being awarded the Victoria Cross. A member of the Royal Sappers and Miners, Corporal Lendrim displayed great courage under fire and his medals are in the @REMuseum #SapperVCs
#OTD in 1914 Captain William H Johnston RE of the 59th Field Company operated rafts under fire at Missy-sur-Aisne, an action that led to him being awarded a VC #SapperVCs #KnowYourSappers See his VC at the @REMuseum and read more about his actions here: https://t.co/Nn1m8YDOy7
#OTD in 1855 Colour Sergeant Henry McDonald displayed great gallantry during the Siege of Sevastopol, taking over and leading an attack. He was subsequently awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions. #KnowYourSappers #SapperVCs Read more here: https://t.co/ZgdNtwIsql
Captain (later General) Sir Edward Pemberton Leach fought in the Second Anglo-Afghan War. For his actions #OTD 140 years ago, he was awarded the Victoria Cross. #KnowYourSappers #SapperVCs Read more here: https://t.co/imFgeWcnus. The medal is on display at the @REMuseum
2Lt (Later Brig) Cyril Martin of the 56th Field Company. #OTD in 1915 led a grenade throwing party at Spanbroekmolen, Belgium, and although wounded held off the enemy for over 2 hours #KnowYourSappers #SapperVCs
On this day in 1855 Cpl William Lendrim’s gallant actions at Sevestopol were recognised and he was awarded the VC. His name lives on @3RSMERegt with many Sappers and Sports Teams using the Lendrim Room #KnowYourSappers #SapperVCs https://t.co/itJKXYiFh7
The rooms occupied by Sappers working on Operation KIPION in the Middle East are just about to be formally named. Great choice to go for #SapperVCs Best wishes to all those from @63WksGpCO and other @Proud_Sappers who will be spending it on operations
Sapper William Hackett VC. Brave RE tunneller who refused to leave a stricken comrade during a rescue attempt and paid the ultimate price #selfless #knowyoursappers #proudsappers #tunnellers #SapperVCs
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