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This blue commemorative plaque records: Harry Norton Schofield VC 1865-1931 Originated from Audenshaw. Awarded the Victoria Cross for bravery in the Boer War in 1899. Recorded plaque organisation: Tameside Metropolitan Borough.
Lt Col Harry Norton Schofield VC was a British Army officer who received the Victoria Cross for his exceptional bravery during the Boer War in 1899. His actions under fire exemplified courage and leadership, making him a notable figure in military history.
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