Leonard James Keyworth
Leonard James Keyworth VC 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.Details
Son of James and Emma Keyworth, of Lincoln. He was a Lance-Corporal in the 24th Battalion, The London Regiment, British Army during the First World War.
On 25/26 May 1915 at Givenchy, France, 21-year-old Keyworth performed an act of bravery for which he was awarded the Victoria Cross. Others involved in that incident were Captain Donald Figg and Private Herbert John Hodgson. Keyworth was also awarded the Medal of St. George of Russia.Citation
He later achieved the rank of Corporal, but was killed in action at Abbeville, France, on 19 October 1915. He is buried at Abbeville Communal Cemetery.Further information
This medal is currently in a private collection.
