World War I Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Lance Corporal in the 2nd Battalion, Royal Irish Regiment. During a German attack at Frezenberg, Belgium, August 16, 1917, when the company which was in the forward line had many casualties, Lance-Corporal Room was in charge of the stretcher-bearers. He worked under intense fire, dressing the wounded and with complete disregard for his own life, he showed unremitting devotion to his duties. For gallantry in the face of the enemy, he was awarded the Victoria Cross Medal.
World War I Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Lance Corporal in the 2nd Battalion, Royal Irish Regiment. During a German attack at Frezenberg, Belgium, August 16, 1917, when the company which was in the forward line had many casualties, Lance-Corporal Room was in charge of the stretcher-bearers. He worked under intense fire, dressing the wounded and with complete disregard for his own life, he showed unremitting devotion to his duties. For gallantry in the face of the enemy, he was awarded the Victoria Cross Medal.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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