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33780051 1697400577004482 8175127565380354048 nPlymouth City Council are unveiling four Commemorative Paviours to honour four men, born in Plymouth, who were awarded the Victoria Cross for outstanding bravery during World War 1.

Ford Park Cemetery were pleased to be invited to the unveiling of the Commemorative Paviour for Brigadier-General George William St George Grogan VC, CB, CMG, DSO and Bar who received the Victoria Cross for most conspicuous bravery and leadership throughout three days of intense fighting (River Aisne, France) 27 - 29 May 1918.

Several members of the family were in attendance together with soldiers from the Worcestershire Regiment and members of the British Legion. The Lord Mayor of Plymouth, Councillor Sam Davey carried out the unveiling.

Brigadier-General Grogan's mother and grandmother are buried at Ford Park Cemetery.