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‘Pte Edward Dwyer, V.C.’, 1915 Cigarette card, No 40 from the 2nd series of ‘The Great War Victoria Cross Heroes’, a set of 25 cigarette cards, issued by Gallaher Limited, Belfast and London, 1915. Portrait of Private Edward Dwyer, 1st Battalion, East Surrey Regiment, wearing his Victoria Cross, after a photograph by Central Press. The reverse of the card summarises Dwyer’s act of gallantry. It records that, ‘Private Edward Dwyer, V.C. (1st Batt. East Surrey Regiment) won this honour for conspicuous bravery on Hill 60, April 20th, 1915. As his trench was being heavily assailed by German bomb throwers, he clambered on to the parapet and so persistently bombed the enemy that they had to retire. He also showed great devotion by leaving his trench under fire to help wounded comrades.’. Associated with the Battles for Hill 60, World War One (1914-1918), 1915. One of 103 cigarette cards, nd. Associated with World War One, Western Front (1914-1918).

Hill 60, Battles for, 1915 (World War One, Western Front 1914-1918)