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We remember Tom Fletcher Mayson
We remember Tom Fletcher Mayson
Timeline
Timeline
1892
sibling
Frank Mayson
Source:8954726
1892
1893
sibling
John Mason
Source:8954726
1893
1893
1901
dates
Age 7
Source:8954726
1901
1935
marriage
Sarah Eleanor Sharp
Source:8954743
1935
awards
Victoria Cross (VC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8539579
education
Whicham School
Source:8954746
service
British Army
Lance Serjeant
200717
Royal Lancashire Regiment
Source:8539578
service
British Army
200717
King's Own (Royal Lancaster) Regiment
1/4th Battalion
Source:8954714
1958
death
Mayson was aged 64
Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:8539577
Source:8954738
21st February 1958
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Tom Fletcher |
| Initials | TF |
| Last Name | Mayson |
| Source | 8539579 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 200717 | Royal Lancashire Regiment | Lance Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 200717 | King's Own (Royal Lancaster) Regiment | 1/4th Battalion |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| VC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victoria Cross (VC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Mayson | father | ||
| Ann Mayson | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Mayson | brother | 1892 | |
| John Mason | brother | 1893 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Eleanor Sharp | wife | 1935 |
Media
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Tom Fletcher Mayson VC.Tom Fletcher Mayson VC. Photograph from Wikipedia.
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Poppy petals from the Menim GatePoppy petals taken from the Armistice ceremony on 11th November 2017 at the Menim Gate Ypres, laid on the Tablet at the centenary on 30th July 2018Contributed by:
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Poppy petals from the Menim GatePoppy petals collected on Armistice day 2016 from the ceremony at the Menim gate, and laid on the tablet celebrating the centenary of Tom's Victoria Cross on 30/07/2017 at his village, Silecroft, CumbriaContributed by:
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Tom wearing his madalsShortly before Tom's death, he can be seen enjoying a pint in the company of his friends.Contributed by:
Betty118704 -
Honour GuardHonour Guard at the stone laying ceremony at Silecroft War MemorialContributed by:
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Four V.CsA reunion of four holders of the Victoria Cross who served with the King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment. (Tom Mayson V.C standing centre. Albert Halton V.C standing left. James Hewitson V.C. standing right. and Harry Christian V.C. seated centre. At Bowerham BarracksContributed by:
Betty118704
Communities
Communities
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Victoria Cross winners: Third Battle of Ypres (Passchendaele) 31 July - 20 SeptemberMore about Victoria Cross winners: Third Battle of Ypres (Passchendaele) 31 July - 20 September
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Victoria Cross winners: Third Battle of Ypres (Passchendaele) 31 July 1917More about Victoria Cross winners: Third Battle of Ypres (Passchendaele) 31 July 1917
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Cross Recipients 1854-2006 Transcription | Trevor321 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Becky117596 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Becky117596 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Becky117596 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Becky117596 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Becky117596 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Profile on Wikipedia. | Trevor321 | |
| The London Gazette - Victoria Cross | Trevor321 | |
| The London Gazette | Becky117596 | |
| VCs of the First World War, Passchendaele 1917, by Stephen Snelling | Becky117596 | |
| Memorial | Becky117596 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Fletcher Mayson VC. | Trevor321 | |
| Poppy petals from the Menim Gate | Betty118704 | |
| Poppy petals from the Menim Gate | Betty118704 | |
| Tom wearing his madals | Betty118704 | |
| Honour Guard | Betty118704 | |
| Tom Fletcher Mayson | Betty118704 | |
| Four V.Cs | Betty118704 |
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