For the British trade union leader, see William Forshaw (trade unionist).
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William Thomas Forshaw
Born
20 April 1890 Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire, England
Died
26 May 1943 (aged 53) Holyport, Berkshire, England
Buried
Touchen End Cemetery, Bray
Allegiance
United Kingdom
Service/branch
British Army British Indian Army
Rank
Major
Unit
The Manchester Regiment Home Guard
Battles/wars
World War I World War II
Awards
Victoria Cross
Other work
Teacher
Major William Thomas Forshaw VC (20 April 1890 – 26 May 1943) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Major William Thomas Forshaw VC (20 April 1890 – 26 May 1943) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for...
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September 1915. p. 8971. "William Thomas Forshaw". The Museum of the Manchester Regiment. Retrieved 5 November 2022. "William Thomas Forshaw". Victoria Cross Online...
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Forbes-Robertson Border Regiment 1918-04-1111–12 April 1918 Vieux-Berquin, France WilliamForshaw Manchester Regiment 1915-08-077–9 August 1915 Gallipoli, Turkey Samuel...
John Bent, 1st Battalion (Le Gheer, Belgium, 1 –2 November 1914) Private William Young, 8th Battalion (Fonquevillers, France, 22 December 1915) Second Lieutenant...
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the Victoria Cross: Colour-Serjeant John Lucas, New Zealand Wars Private William Ratcliffe, 2nd Battalion, Great War 2nd Lieutenant (later Captain), 3rd...
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Kelly, KCB 1903–1909: Lt-Gen. Sir Robert Hume, GCB 1909–1919: Maj-Gen. William John Chads, CB 1915–1923: Gen. Sir Bruce Meade Hamilton, GCB, KCVO 1923–1936:...
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