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We remember Thomas Mottershead
We remember Thomas Mottershead
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Timeline
Timeline
1881
sibling
John Mottershead
Source:7741787
1881
1883
sibling
Abraham Mottershead
Source:7741787
1883
1885
sibling
Sarah Mottershead
Source:7741787
1885
1892
birth
6 Vine Street, Widnes, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:7959799
Source:8823749
17th January 1892
1893
sibling
Isaac Mottershead
Source:7741787
1893
1897
sibling
George Mottershead
Source:7741787
1897
1901
dates
Age 11
Source:7741787
1901
1901
sibling
William Mottershead
Source:7741787
1901
1901
location
Luton Street,Widnes, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7741787
1901
1907
education
Widnes Technical School
Widnes, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:7965220
1907
1914
marriage
Lilian Medlicott, Known As Peggy Mottershead nee Bree
Source:8823749
10th February 1914
1914
employment
Apprentice fitter and turner
United Alkali Company
Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:7965224
1914
1914
employment
Garage mechanic
Andover, Hants.
United Kingdom
Source:7959799
1914
1914
enlistment
Widnes, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:7741794
10th August 1914
1915
children
Sydney Thomas Mottershead
Source:7959809
1915
1915
location
12 Market Street, Widnes, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7965224
1915
1916
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Sergeant
1396
25 Squadron
Source:7741794
6th July 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8537645
July 1916
1916
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7959799
22nd September 1916
1917
awards
Victoria Cross (VC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7741794
7th January 1917
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Sergeant
1396
20 Squadron
Source:7741794
7th January 1917
1917
dates
Age 27
Source:7115892
12th January 1917
1917
location
31 Lilac Avenue, Widnes, Lancs.
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7115892
12th January 1917
employment
Fitter
Camell Laird
Birkenhead, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:7965220
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Source:7959809
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Sergeant
1396
Royal Flying Corps
Source:9079864
1917
death
Died of wounds
Mottershead's aircraft was attacked and set on fire: his skilful landing of the machine saved the life of his observer but he himself died of severe burns.
France
Source:7115892
Source:7741794
12th January 1917
burial
Nord
France
Source:7115892
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas |
| Initials | T |
| Last Name | Mottershead, |
| Source | 7115892 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Market Street, Widnes, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1915 | |
| 31 Lilac Avenue, Widnes, Lancs. | United Kingdom | their own address | known 12th January 1917 | |
| Luton Street,Widnes, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 1396 | 25 Squadron | Sergeant | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 1396 | 20 Squadron | Sergeant | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | |||||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 1396 | Royal Flying Corps | Sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| VC, DCM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victoria Cross (VC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney Thomas Mottershead | son | 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucy Mottershead | mother | ||
| Thomas Mottershead | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Mottershead | sister | 1885 | |
| John Mottershead | brother | 1881 | |
| Abraham Mottershead | brother | 1883 | |
| Isaac Mottershead | brother | 1893 | |
| George Mottershead | brother | 1897 | |
| William Mottershead | brother | 1901 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilian Medlicott, Known As Peggy Mottershead nee Bree | wife | 10th February 1914 |
Media
Media
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GranddaughterThis is Cynthia Williams, the Granddaughter of Tom. The pendant she is wearing contains the original ribbons from Tom's V.C. and on the reverse his D.C.M.Contributed by:
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V.C. PendantPendant containing original ribbon from Thomas Mottershead's V.C.Contributed by:
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Blue PlaqueBlue Plaque donated by Anthony's Travel in Runcorn, Unveiled 17/1/2017.Contributed by:
Tony108995
Communities
Communities
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Royal Flying Corps (RFC), Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS), Royal Air Force (RAF), Women's Royal Air Force (WRAF)More about Royal Flying Corps (RFC), Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS), Royal Air Force (RAF), Women's Royal Air Force (WRAF)
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Blue Plaques and others - linking buildings and peopleMore about Blue Plaques and others - linking buildings and people
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20 Squadron, Royal Flying CorpsMore about 20 Squadron, Royal Flying Corps
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Flying Fury: Five Years in the Royal Flying CorpsMore about Flying Fury: Five Years in the Royal Flying Corps
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew43023 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Andrew43023 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Andrew43023 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Andrew43023 | |
| Victoria Cross Recipients 1854-2006 Transcription | Trevor321 | |
| British Royal Air Force, Airmen's service records 1912-1939 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| British Royal Air Force, Officers' Service Records 1912-1920 Transcription | Deborah102878 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Mottershead | Andrew43023 | |
| Thomas Mottershead Statue Appeal | Andrew43023 | |
| Halton Library Photograph Collections | Andrew43023 | |
| World War I War Graves | Andrew43023 | |
| ASHCROFT, Michael. Heroes of the skies. | Andrew43023 | |
| COOKSLEY, Peter G. and BATCHELOR, Peter F. Air VCs | Andrew43023 | |
| Profile on Wikipedia. | Trevor321 | |
| Victoria Cross citation | Charlotte33 | |
| Party from Widnes heading to France and Belgium to commemorate Victoria Cross winner | Andrew43023 | |
| Granddaughter of Widnes VC winner Thomas Mottershead writes about his life at home and war. | Andrew43023 | |
| Thomas Mottershead VC | Jonathan101862 | |
| Plaque at Vine Street, Widnes | Yvonne27542 | |
| The Liverpool Echo - 23rd December 2016 | Yvonne27542 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| headstone | olivier56465 | |
| Thomas Mottershead VC. | Trevor321 | |
| Granddaughter | Tony108995 | |
| V.C. Pendant | Tony108995 | |
| Blue Plaque | Tony108995 |
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We remember Thomas Mottershead
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