Second Lieutenant John Schofield VC (4 March 1892 – 9 April 1918) was an

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recipient of the

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, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to

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and

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forces. Before joining up, he attended

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. Numerous memorials to his actions during the war can be found in the school's foyer and a plaque commemorating his VC can be found outside the school's memorial hall, inside of which the names of all the fallen old boys can be found. He was 26 years old, and a temporary second lieutenant in the 2/5th Battalion,

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during the First World War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC. His Victoria Cross is displayed at the

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, Bury, England.

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