Memorial Service
On 24 May 2001 (previously called Empire Day), the parish of Langrish in Hampshire unveiled a memorial to E.G. Horlock, VC, in St John's Church. The event was attended by Horlock descendants from all over the world. A contingent from 10 (Assaye) Battery (the descendants of 113th Battery and the holders of the medal) were also present, in addition to members of Portsmouth Branch of the RAA and the RA Artificers' Association. During the ceremony, a tribute was given by the General Secretary, Lieutenant Colonel MG Felton, and the memorial was unveiled by Mrs Mary Fagan, Royal Lieutenant for Hampshire.
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