Frank Bernard Wearne ["Tales of the V.C. "]

Frank Bernard Wearne VC (1 March 1894 – 28 June 1917) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

On 28 June 1917 east of Loos, France, Second Lieutenant Wearne, 3rd Battalion, The Essex Regiment - commanding a small party in a raid on the enemy's trenches…