Basic Details
Surname
Drewry
Forenames
G L
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative forename
George L
War
First World War (1914-1918)
Served or died
Died
Honours
Victoria Cross
Notes
He was a Midshipman when he was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions on 25 April 1915 at V Beach in the Landing at Cape Helles, during the Gallipoli campaign. He later achieved the rank of Lieutenant and was killed in an accident at Scapa Flow, Orkney Islands, on 2 August 1918.
Primary Service
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
Royal Navy
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
Royal Naval Reserve
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Lieutenant
Death and Burial details
Country of death
Scotland
Town of death
Scapa Flow, Orkney
Country of burial
Not Stated on Memorial
Cemetery
Not Stated on Memorial
Year of death
1918
Month of death
August
Day of death
2
Age at death
23
Manner of death as stated
Not Stated on Memorial
Manner of death reference
Other
Personal Details
Occupation
Not Stated on Memorial