Vernon BOWMER
- Extended Description
- BOWMER Vernon, (M.C.) Lieutenant, 16th Sherwood Foresters died 9th October 1919 aged 24. he was the son of J and Mary Ann and was the husband of Dorothy P nee Perrett .
He is at rest in St Mary's Churchyard, Crich, Derbyshire.
Extract from SUPPLEMENT to the LONDON GAZETTE
26 January 1917
His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to confer the Military Cross on the undermentioned Officers and Warrant Officers, in recognition of their gallantry.
Temp. 2nd Lt. Vernon Bowmer, Notts. & Derby. R.
For conspicuous gallantry in action. He led his platoon with great dash and showed marked initiative and ability. He organised bombing parties and accounted for a large number of Germans.
