A SCARCE VICTORIA CROSS GREAT WAR PHOTO POSTCARD PORTRAYING PRIVATE EDWARD DWYER. AWARDED THE VICTORIA CROSS FOR ACTIONS AT HILL 60

On 20th April 1915 on “Hill 60” near Ypres, Belgium, his trench was heavily attacked by German grenade throwers so he climbed on to the parapet, and, although subjected to a hail of bombs at close quarters, succeeded in dispersing the enemy by the effective use of his hand grenades. Private Dwyer displayed great gallantry earlier on this day in leaving his trench, under heavy shell fire, to bandage his wounded comrades…..

Postcard sized Approx 13.7 x 8.6 cm. The above taken from the fine vconline website:

http://www.vconline.org.uk/edward-dwyer-vc/4586604086.html

A scarce original period VC recipient VC photo postcard.