TWO Victoria Cross winners will be honoured on November 4.
Commemorative paving plaques will be laid at Harefield War Memorial to honour Robert Edward Ryder and Cecil John Kinross, who were both born in the village.
They were awarded the Victoria Cross, the highest military decoration for gallantry, during World War One.
Family members of both recipients will be attending, along with a number of dignitaries including Lance Sgt Johnson Beharry VC who, in 2005, was awarded the VC himself for twice saving members of his unit in Iraq.
Hillingdon Council leader Ray Puddifoot, said: “It is important to recognise Hillingdon’s heritage and those who have been part of our community.
“The Victoria Cross was awarded 628 times for action in the First World War (1914-18) and it is therefore remarkable that two of the recipients were born in the same village. Their acts of bravery are something Hillingdon should be very proud of.”
As part of the event, Harefield Village Green will also join the Centenary Fields scheme, a national initiative which aims to protect war memorial fields, parks and green spaces, created in memory of those who lost their lives during the World War One.
The project is run by a national charity, Fields in Trust, in partnership with the Royal British Legion.
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