ORMSBY John William
Sergeant, VC, MM
The following is an extract from a reference of the Victoria Cross
Age: 36
Nationality: English
Unit: 2nd Battalion, King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry (KOYLI)
Deed: On 14 April 1917 at Favet, France, during operations which culminated in the capture of an important position, Sergeant Ormsby, acting as company sergeant-major showed complete indifference to the heavy machine-gun and rifle fire and set a fine example. After clearing a village he pushed on and drove out many snipers from localities further forward. When the only surviving officer was wounded he took command of the company and led them forward under heavy fire for 400 yards to a new position, holding it until relieved.
Sgt ORMSBY was born 11 January 1889 Dewsbury, and died 20 July 1952 at Dewsbury, England, buried at the Dewsbury cemetery
His medals are on display at the K.O.Y.L.I Museum in Doncaster England
East Africa 1915 - 1917
