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Cyril Edward Gourley was born in Wavertree, Liverpool and educated at Calday Grange Grammar School and Liverpool University, graduating in 1913. A small footpath running from Grammar School Lane, opposite the main entrance to the school, and leading to Column Road, is named in his honour as Gourley's Lane. The house he returned to after France still stands, although the gardens, created by Cyril have now been redeveloped as a small housing estate.
Gourley was originally denied a commission due to "defective eyesight", but later rose to the rank of Captain during his military career.
He died on 31 January 1982 at Haslemere, Surrey. He is buried in Grange Cemetery, West Kirby, Wirral.
The Cyril Edward Gourley, VC, Scholarship is awarded in his honour by Liverpool University.
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