A memorial service celebrating the achievements of a London born Jewish Soldier who was awarded the Victoria Cross was held at Victoria Embankment Gardens in Westminster yesterday.
Lance Corporal (later Lieutenant) Leonard Keysor of the 1st Battalion, Australian Imperial Force was honoured with a Victoria Cross commemorative paving stone next to the Ministry of Defence Main Building.
He received the award for noticeable bravery at Lone Pine, Gallipolli on 6 August 1915.
Mr Keysor had immigrated to Australia only three months before the First World War broke out and he immediately enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force. He arrived at Gallipoli on 20 June 1915 where he was promoted to Lance Corporal.
