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Veterans and family members supported the Annual Commemoration Service for Southport Victoria Cross winner Private Richard George Masters at St Cuthbert’s Church in Churchtown in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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Southport war hero awarded Victoria Cross for rescuing 200 wounded men under fire honoured at service

A Southport war hero who won the Victoria Cross during World War One was honoured by veterans and armed forces personnel at an Annual Commemoration Service.  Private Richard George Masters…

Crowds paid their respects as a new headstone was unveiled in tribute to Private Richard George Masters, from Southport, who was awarded a Victoria Cross when he saved the lives of 200 wounded British Army soldiers on 9th April 1918 during World War One. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

Crowds honour Victoria Cross war hero who saved 200 lives as new headstone unveiled

Private Richard George Masters VC from Southport

Southport Victoria Cross winner who saved 200 lives to be celebrated after grave transformed

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Private Richard George Masters VC from Southport
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