World War I Victoria Cross Recipient. He received that award for his actions on April 20, 1915 while a private serving in the 1st Battalion, East Surrey Regiment of the British Army during the Battle of Hill 60 near Flanders, Belgium, and at the age of 19, he was the youngest person at that time to be given this award. Born in Fulham, London, England, he enlisted in the British Army in 1913. Following his Victoria Cross award, he was promoted to the rank of corporal and died in combat at the age of 20 at the Battle of Guillemont, France. He was also awarded the Russian Cross of St. George. His Victoria Cross Citation reads: "For most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty at "Hill 60" on the 20th April, 1915. When his trench was heavily attacked by German grenade throwers he climbed on to the parapet, and, although subjected to a hail of bombs at close quarters, succeeded in dispersing the enemy by the effective use of his hand grenades. Private Dwyer displayed great gallantry earlier on this day in leaving his trench, under heavy shell fire, to bandage his wounded comrades." His Victoria Cross is on display at the Princess of Wales' Royal Regiment Museum at Dover Castle, Kent, England. A plaque in his honor resides in the Fulham Library in London.
World War I Victoria Cross Recipient. He received that award for his actions on April 20, 1915 while a private serving in the 1st Battalion, East Surrey Regiment of the British Army during the Battle of Hill 60 near Flanders, Belgium, and at the age of 19, he was the youngest person at that time to be given this award. Born in Fulham, London, England, he enlisted in the British Army in 1913. Following his Victoria Cross award, he was promoted to the rank of corporal and died in combat at the age of 20 at the Battle of Guillemont, France. He was also awarded the Russian Cross of St. George. His Victoria Cross Citation reads: "For most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty at "Hill 60" on the 20th April, 1915. When his trench was heavily attacked by German grenade throwers he climbed on to the parapet, and, although subjected to a hail of bombs at close quarters, succeeded in dispersing the enemy by the effective use of his hand grenades. Private Dwyer displayed great gallantry earlier on this day in leaving his trench, under heavy shell fire, to bandage his wounded comrades." His Victoria Cross is on display at the Princess of Wales' Royal Regiment Museum at Dover Castle, Kent, England. A plaque in his honor resides in the Fulham Library in London.
Bio by: William Bjornstad
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