World War I Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in Cardiff, South Wales, he served as a Captain in the 25th Battalion, Manchester Regiment, Tank Corps, British Army. During the Battle of CambraI, near the village of Marcoing, France, on November 20, 1917, Captain Wain was in command of a tank when he spotted an enemy strong point which was holding up the advance of the infantry. He made his way straight for it when a shell hit the tank, killing most of his crew and himself wounded. He managed to find a Lewis gun, dashed from the tank and made straight for the strong point, firing as he ran. The Germans immediately scattered with half of them surrendering and the rest retreating. Having used up all the ammunition in the Lewis gun, he picked up a rifle and fired at the retreating Germans until he himself was hit in the head by a bullet. The infantry had by this time moved forward and found Captain Wain securing the German position. He refused to be attended to until he was satisfied the remaining Germans had been killed or had fled. He was taken to the dressing station but soon after died from his wounds. For most conspicuous bravery, he was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross on February 13, 1918.
World War I Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in Cardiff, South Wales, he served as a Captain in the 25th Battalion, Manchester Regiment, Tank Corps, British Army. During the Battle of CambraI, near the village of Marcoing, France, on November 20, 1917, Captain Wain was in command of a tank when he spotted an enemy strong point which was holding up the advance of the infantry. He made his way straight for it when a shell hit the tank, killing most of his crew and himself wounded. He managed to find a Lewis gun, dashed from the tank and made straight for the strong point, firing as he ran. The Germans immediately scattered with half of them surrendering and the rest retreating. Having used up all the ammunition in the Lewis gun, he picked up a rifle and fired at the retreating Germans until he himself was hit in the head by a bullet. The infantry had by this time moved forward and found Captain Wain securing the German position. He refused to be attended to until he was satisfied the remaining Germans had been killed or had fled. He was taken to the dressing station but soon after died from his wounds. For most conspicuous bravery, he was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross on February 13, 1918.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
Inscription
TANK CORPS
CAPTAIN
V.C. STONE R.W.L.
Gravesite Details
Final resting place unknown. Name listed on the Memorial
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