William Forshaw VC
(1890-1943)

Victoria Cross recipient

Died aged c. 53

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.

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Commemorated on 2 plaques

Gerald England on Geograph
Ashton-under-Lyne, United Kingdom
David Dixon on Geograph
Ashton-under-Lyne, United Kingdom

William Thomas Forshaw VC 1890-1943 Served with the 1/9th Battalion Manchester Regiment Territorials Awarded the Victoria Cross for bravery in the First World War

Ladysmith Barracks Gateway, Mossley Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, United Kingdom where they was

In honour of these valiant men of Tameside awarded the Victoria Cross John Buckley 1813-1876 William Thomas Forshaw 1890-1943 Albert Hill 1895-1971 James Kirk 1897-1918 Andrew Moynihan 1831-1867 Arthur Herbert Procter 1890-1973 Harry Norton Schofield 1865-1931 Ernest Sykes 1885-1949

Town Hall, Ashton-under-Lyne, United Kingdom where they was