Private William Henry Short VC 'Munster Alley' Pozieres 6th August 1916

Unique original handmade drawing, charcoal on paper Private Short VC citation: For most conspicuous bravery. He was foremost in the attack, bombing the enemy with great gallantry, when he was severely wounded in the foot. He was urged to go back, but refused and continued to throw bombs. Later his leg was shattered by a shell, and he was unable to stand, so he lay in the trench adjusting detonators and straightening the pins of bombs for his comrades. He died before he could be carried out of the trench. For the last eleven months he had always volunteered for dangerous enterprises, and has always set a magnificent example of bravery and devotion to duty Signed & dated by the Artist. Original charcoal on paper drawing 11x 14.5 inches Free international postage. Free personal dedication on request. I have previously exhibited at The Royal Academy