Basic Details
Surname
Cather
Forenames
Geoffrey
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative forename
Geoffrey St George Shillington
Served or died
Died
Honours
Victoria Cross (Posthumous)
Notes
Lieutenant Geoffrey Cather, VC, Royal Irish Fusiliers, France, 1 July 1916. Accordiong to the VC and GC Association his Citation read 'For most conspicuous bravery. From 7 p.m. till midnight he searched “No Man’s Land,” and brought in three wounded men. Next morning at 8 a.m. he continued his search, brought in another wounded man, and gave water to others, arranging for their rescue later. Finally, at 10.30 a.m., he took out water to another man, and was proceeding further on when he was himself killed. All this was carried out in full view of the enemy, and under direct machine gun fire and intermittent artillery fire. He set a splendid example of courage and self-sacrifice.'
Supplement to The London Gazette of 8 September 1916. 9th September 1916. Numb, 29740, p. 8869'
Primary Service
As stated on memorial
Service (Primary - Stated)
Army
Unit (Primary - Stated)
Royal Irish Fusiliers
Rank / Title (Primary - Stated)
Lieutenant
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Death and Burial details
Country of death
France
Town of death
Somme
Year of death
1916
Month of death
July
Day of death
2
Manner of death reference
Killed in Action