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We remember William Thomas Forshaw
We remember William Thomas Forshaw
Timeline
Timeline
1890
1890
location
144 Sutherland Street, Barrow in Furness
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6976009
20th April 1890
1895
sibling
Frank Forshaw
Source:6976012
3rd January 1895
1911
dates
Age 21
Source:6177284
1911
1911
location
105 Scott Street, Barrow-In-Furness
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6177284
1911
1915
awards
Victoria Cross (VC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7944412
7th August 1915
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:2512874
9th August 1915
1915
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Manchester Regiment
1/9 Battalion
Source:2512874
1915
1916
marriage
Sadie Mollie Lee Heppel
Source:6976291
5th February 1916
1916
location
Military Hospital, Caterham
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:6976291
5th February 1916
1916
location
Moss Bank, Nether Street, Finchley
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:6976291
5th February 1916
employment
Teacher
Manchester Grammar School
Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:6177284
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Manchester Regiment
Source:2512874
service
British Army
Captain
Manchester Regiment
Source:2512874
service
British Army
Captain
Punjabis
Source:2512874
location
Foxearth, Gays Lane, Holyport, Berkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6976016
1943
death
Not War Related
Died of a Cerebral Haemorrhage whilst cutting back the hedge.
Holyport, Berkshire
United Kingdom
Source:2512874
Source:6976016
26th May 1943
burial
Bray
United Kingdom
Source:2512874
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Thomas |
| Initials | WT |
| Last Name | Forshaw |
| Source | 6982238 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 105 Scott Street, Barrow-In-Furness | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 144 Sutherland Street, Barrow in Furness | United Kingdom | parents address | 20th April 1890 | |
| Foxearth, Gays Lane, Holyport, Berkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| Military Hospital, Caterham | United Kingdom | military residence address | 5th February 1916 | |
| Moss Bank, Nether Street, Finchley | United Kingdom | military residence address | 5th February 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Manchester Regiment | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Manchester Regiment | Captain | |||
| British Army | Punjabis | Captain | |||
| British Army | Manchester Regiment | 1/9 Battalion | Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| VC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victoria Cross (VC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Forshaw | mother | ||
| Thomas Forshaw | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Forshaw | brother | 3rd January 1895 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sadie Mollie Lee Heppel | wife | 5th February 1916 |
Media
Media
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Manchester grammar MagazineFront cover of Manchester Grammar Magazine indicating visit of Lieutenant Forshaw will be giving an address to the school.Contributed by:
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Memorial StoneMemorial Burial Stone at Touchen End Cemetry near Holyport, MaidenheadContributed by:
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Memorial PlaquePlaque on the side of the private residence of Captain William Forshaw and his wife Sadie Mollie Lee Heppel, QA nurse on hospital ship GoorkhaContributed by:
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Manchester Grammar learns of VC award.Article in Manchester Evening News describing the presentation of VC to Lieutenant WT Forshaw, previously a teacher at the school on his return from Gallipoli to give an address to the assembled boys of Manchester Grammar.Contributed by:
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Anne1202 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Frank41296 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Frank41296 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Frank41296 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Frank41296 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Frank41296 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Frank41296 | |
| Victoria Cross Recipients 1854-2006 Transcription | Frank41296 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Forshaw Gallery, Ashton Town Hall | Frank41296 | |
| Victoria Cross Burial Sites | Frank41296 | |
| Manchester Grammar School Magazine | Frank41296 | |
| Ashton to Honour VC | Frank41296 | |
| Victoria Cross citation, the London Gazette | Charlotte33 | |
| The Ashton Territorials | Frank41296 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Lieutenant William T Forshaw | Anne1202 | |
| Manchester grammar Magazine | Frank41296 | |
| Memorial Stone | Frank41296 | |
| Memorial Plaque | Frank41296 | |
| Manchester Grammar learns of VC award. | Frank41296 | |
| Plaque outside Ladysmith Barracks, Ashton, Lancs. | Tel152376 | |
| Plaque outside Ladysmith Barracks, Ashton, Lancs | Tel152376 |
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