Thomas Alfred Jones VC DCM
(1880-1956)
Died aged c. 76
Wikidata WikipediaThomas Alfred Jones, VC, DCM (25 December 1880 – 30 January 1956), also known as 'Todger' Jones, was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. There is a statue of Jones at Runcorn War Memorial.
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Commemorated on 2 plaques
Private Thomas Alfred ('Todger') Jones VC DCM (1880-1956) Thomas won the Victoria Cross at the Battle of Morval in 1916, for single-handedly capturing 102 German soldiers. He was presented with the medal by King George V. He lived in Princess Street (house now demolished). A statue of Thomas was unveiled in Memorial Garden, Greenway Road in 2014.
Princess Street, Runcorn, United Kingdom where they lived
Pte. Thomas Alfred Jones VC DCM (Todger) The 22nd Cheshire Regiment born 25/12/1880 died 30/1/1956
, Runcorn, United Kingdom where they worked