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Private Edward Barber, Grenadier Guards VC
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Private Edward Barber, Grenadier Guards VC
Private Edward Barber (10 June 1893 12 March 1915), Grenadier Guards VC, who was awarded the VC for his conduct at the Battle of Neuve Chapelle. Date: 1915
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Private Edward Barber (10 June 1893 - 12 March 1915), a brave and selfless Grenadier Guardsman, is depicted in this poignant photograph, taken just before his deployment to the Western Front during World War I. Barber, who hailed from the small village of Wormingford in Essex, England, would go on to earn the highest military decoration, the Victoria Cross (VC), for his actions during the Battle of Neuve Chapelle on 13 March 1915. The Battle of Neuve Chapelle was one of the largest engagements of the war, with the British Army attempting to outflank the German lines and seize the strategic town of Neuve-Chapelle. The battle was marked by heavy casualties on both sides, with the British suffering over 15,000 losses. During the fighting, Private Barber, who was a member of the 2nd Battalion Grenadier Guards, distinguished himself by his exceptional courage and determination. On the morning of 13 March, as his company advanced towards the German trenches, they were met with a hail of machine gun fire. Barber, who was carrying a Lewis gun, refused to retreat and continued to fire, providing cover for his comrades. Despite being severely wounded in the leg, Barber refused to leave his post and continued to fire until he was finally taken away by stretcher bearers. His actions saved the lives of many of his comrades and allowed the British advance to continue. Sadly, Private Barber did not survive his wounds and passed away on 12 March 1915, just two days after the battle. He was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for his bravery and self-sacrifice. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the heroism and sacrifice of the soldiers who fought in the trenches during World War I.
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