World War I Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in Revidge, Lancashire England, he served as a 2nd Lieutenant in the 5th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers, British Army. In actions near Givenchy, France, April 9, 1918, 2nd Lieutenant Schofield led a party of nine men against a strong held German position when they were attacked by about 100 of the enemy. He disposed his men and made such good use of rifle and Lewis gun fire, that the enemy took cover. With the help of his troopers, he captured twenty of the enemy, with the position being cleared of killed and captured enemy. He then collected the remainder of his men, proceeded towards the front line of the position and proceeded to retake the front line. Being rushed by large numbers of the enemy, his party opened with rifle fire and he climbed out on to the parapet under point blank machine gun fire, returned fire and forced the enemy to surrender. He himself, was killed a few minutes later but his efforts resulted in 123 of the enemy, including several officers, being captured. For most conspicuous bravery and leadership in the face of the enemy, he was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross on june 25, 1918.
World War I Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in Revidge, Lancashire England, he served as a 2nd Lieutenant in the 5th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers, British Army. In actions near Givenchy, France, April 9, 1918, 2nd Lieutenant Schofield led a party of nine men against a strong held German position when they were attacked by about 100 of the enemy. He disposed his men and made such good use of rifle and Lewis gun fire, that the enemy took cover. With the help of his troopers, he captured twenty of the enemy, with the position being cleared of killed and captured enemy. He then collected the remainder of his men, proceeded towards the front line of the position and proceeded to retake the front line. Being rushed by large numbers of the enemy, his party opened with rifle fire and he climbed out on to the parapet under point blank machine gun fire, returned fire and forced the enemy to surrender. He himself, was killed a few minutes later but his efforts resulted in 123 of the enemy, including several officers, being captured. For most conspicuous bravery and leadership in the face of the enemy, he was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross on june 25, 1918.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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