509thPIB Posted January 21, 2019 Share #1 Posted January 21, 2019 New bridge named after Nantyglo World War One hero https://www-bbc-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.bbc.com/news/amp/uk-wales-46937665?amp_js_v=a2&_gsa=1#referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From%20%251%24s&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bbc.com%2Fnews%2Fuk-wales-46937665 A London Gazette article in December 1918 described John Henry Williams as having "conspicuous bravery, initiative and devotion to duty" A World War One soldier who was awarded the Victoria Cross has had a bridge near his hometown named after him. Link to comment
teamski Posted January 21, 2019 Share #2 Posted January 21, 2019 Wow! Now there is a hero in every sense of the term. The man must have never known what fear was. -Ski Link to comment
Wharfmaster Posted January 30, 2019 Share #3 Posted January 30, 2019 VC, DCM, MM & Bar. Amazing ! Wharf Link to comment
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