Basic Details Surname Wheeler Forenames George Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Not Stated on Memorial Honours VC Notes Date of action for which VC awarded: 23 February 1917 Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) 9th Gurkha Rifles Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Major Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) 9th Gurkha Rifles Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Major