Mr Arthur Reginald Wadsworth MC (1905-1907)

Mineral water manufacturer who during WW1 served in Royal Engineers, later Machine Gun Corps. Was awarded the Military Cross on 26 November 1917 “For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When the situation was obsure in the early stages of the attack, he carried out a personal reconnaissance under heavy shell fire. With the information which he gained he was able to appreciate the position and bring direct fire to bear on important targets. Though wounded, he remained at duty with great courage and untiring energy for a further 26 hours, keeping his only remaining 2 guns in action with great effect. His cheerfulness and utter disregard of danger were a splendid example to his men.”