George Grogan

George William St George Grogan VC CB CMG DSO & Bar (1 September 1875 - 3 January 1962) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

He was 42 years old, and a Temporary Brigadier General in the Worcestershire Regiment, British Army, Commander 23rd Infantry Brigade during the First World War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.

On 27 May 1918 at the River Aisne, France, Brigadier General Grogan was in command of the remnants of the infantry of a division and attached troops. His utter disregard for personal safety combined with sound practical ability helped to stay the onward thrust of the enemy. He rode up and down the front line encouraging his troops under artillery, trench mortar, rifle and machine-gun fire and when one horse was shot under him, he continued encouraging his men on foot until another horse was brought. As a result of his actions the line held.

He was A.D.C. to the King from 1920 to 1926. [ [http://www.worcestershireregiment.com/wr.php?main=inc/c_grogan Profile] ]

References

*Monuments to Courage (David Harvey, 1999)
*The Register of the Victoria Cross (This England, 1997)
*VCs of the First World War - Spring Offensive 1918 (Gerald Gliddon, 1997)

External links

* [http://www.homeusers.prestel.co.uk/stewart/wokingcr.htm Location of grave and VC medal] "(Woking Crematorium)"