A commemorative stone is being unveiled at Sefton Park Palm House today (8 August) in honour of Victoria Cross winner Gabriel Coury.

The late war hero was awarded the British military’s highest honour for his actions at the Battle of the Somme on 8 August 1916, while serving as a second lieutenant.

During an assault on the German-held village of Guillemont, Gabriel ran out onto the battlefield to rescue his commanding officer and bring him back to the trenches, while under heavy enemy gunfire.

The commemorative stone will be unveiled a century after Gabriel was awarded the VC, at a ceremony attended by members of Gabriel’s family, the Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Councillor Roz Gladden, and military representatives.

The Lancashire Infantry Museum are bringing his VC medal to the ceremony.

Cllr Gladden says: “Gabriel Coury was a brave and fearless soldier and it is important that his contribution to World War 1 is remembered. The memorial stone will be a permanent reminder of the incredible contribution that he made to the war effort.”

This is the second memorial stone to be installed in Liverpool after fellow VC winner Ernest Alexander was honoured in 2014. A further six stones will be installed in the city by 2018.

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