Gov.uk: Bravery of a local First World War hero honoured at Kensington.
Communities Minister Lord Ahmad today (5 September 2014) joined the family of Sergeant Major George Dorrell VC, members of the Royal Horse Artillery, and residents of the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea to honour the bravery of a local First World War hero.
100 years ago this week, Sergeant Major George Dorrell displayed exceptional courage at the historic stand at Néry, France, for which he and two comrades from ‘L’ Battery Royal Horse Artilllery were awarded the Victoria Cross, Britain’s highest military honour.
Speaking at the ceremony held at Kensington War Memorial where a VC paving stone was laid in his honour, Lord Ahmad said:
Today we have come together to say we will remember, we will never forget.
100 years on from events that shook the world, it’s vitally important that we remember these moving stories, such as the Royal Horse Artilllery’s historic stand at Néry.
In doing so, we are protecting an important part of our history for future generations, while acknowledging and appreciating the great sacrifices, gallantry and bravery of men such as George Dorrell, who put their lives at risk to protect our way of life.
Members of the Royal Horse Artillery prepare for the ceremony.
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