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Lieutenant Christopher Furness VC (17 May 1912 – 24 May 1940) was a British Army officer and an English recipient of the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
26 feb 2024 · Lieutenant Furness's Platoon, together with a small force of light tanks, were ordered to cover the withdrawal of the transport consisting of over 40 vehicles. About 02 30 hours, 24th May, the enemy attacked on both sides of the town At one point the enemy advanced to the road along which the transport columns were withdrawing ...
Christopher Furness, 1st Baron Furness (23 April 1852 – 10 November 1912) was a British businessman and Liberal Party politician. [1] Early life. Furness was born in West Hartlepool, Durham on 23 April 1852. He was the seventh son of John Furness of West Hartlepool, and Averill Eastor Furness ( née Wilson). [2] Career.
Citation. Lieutenant the Honourable C Furness was in command of the Carrier Platoon, Welsh Guards, during the period 17th-24th May, 1940, when his Battalion formed part of the garrison of Arras. During this time his platoon was constantly patrolling in advance of or between the widely dispersed parts of the perimeter, and fought many local ...
24 mag 2018 · Remembering the Fallen: on this day in 1940, Lieutenant the Honourable Christopher Furness VC, 1st Battalion, the Welsh Guards, was killed in action near Arras. The eldest son of the 1st Viscount Furness, he was educated at Eton College, and joined the army at the outbreak of the second world war.
Christopher Furness may refer to: Christopher Furness, 1st Baron Furness (1852–1912), British businessman, baron and politician. Christopher Furness (VC) (1912–1940), English recipient of the Victoria Cross. Sir Christopher Furness, 2nd Baronet (1900–1974), of the Furness baronets.
Director, Growth Capital Solutions. Joined Panmure Gordon in 2020 through the acquisition of Whitman Howard where he led the Private Placement team. Christopher has 7 years’ experience in ECM and has worked on numerous transactions across public and private markets including Gousto, The Food Market and Boomin.
