Captain Edward Bamford, D.S.O.
Royal Marines Light Infantry

4th Battalion Royal Marines, Zeerrugge, 23/4/18

"This officer landed on the Mole from Vindictive with numbers 5, 7, and 8 platoons of the marine storming force in the face of great difficulties. When on the Mole and under heavy fire, he displayed the greatest initiative in the command of his company, and by his total disregard of danger showed a magnificent example to his men. He first established a strong point on the right of the disembarkation, and, when satisfied that that was safe, led an assault on a battery to the left, with the utmost coolness and valour.
Captain Bamford was selected by the officers of the R.M.A. and R.M.L.I. detachments to receive the Victoria Cross under Rule 13 of the Royal Warrant, dated the 29th January, 1856."
London Gazette _ 23rd July 1918
His other decorations were the Russian Order of St.Anne 3rd Class with Swords on 5th June 1917, French Legion of Honour on 23rd May 1919, Japanese Order of the Rising Sun 4th Class in August 1921, 1914/15 Star (MID), British War medal and Victory Medal.
Major Bamford was taken ill in Wei Hai and died, aged 41, on 30th September 1928, whilst still serving, and on the way to hospital in Hong Kong on board HMS Cumberland. He is buried in the English cemetery in Shanghai.