Richard Annesley West blue plaque

This blue commemorative plaque records: Lt. Col. Richard Annesley West V.C. D.S.O. & BAR M.C. North Irish Horse & Tank Corps 1878-1918 Born in this house on 26 September 1878 For conspicuous bravery and leadership on 21 August and for his self sacrifice at Courcelles France on 2 September 1918 when he was killed in action Recorded plaque organisation: Cheltenham Civic Society.

Lt Col Richard Annesley West was a distinguished British Army officer who served with the North Irish Horse and Tank Corps during World War I. He is remembered for his exceptional bravery and leadership, culminating in his death while demonstrating self-sacrifice at Courcelles, France, on 2 September 1918, for which he posthumously received the Victoria Cross.