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Victoria Cross & George Cross Holders of Birmingham
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Thanks Janice. Tombs (Griffiths) seems to have happily lost the “Tombs” from his name. Wonder why ? He didn’t register as Frederick (also his father’s name) at school and didn’t know his fathers address when he enlisted (parents had separated). Sounds to me that he probably wanted to cut the ties with his father.
What an interesting life he had. Viv.
What an interesting life he had. Viv.
Further to Key Hill Brian's post #3, some more info about Alfred Wilcox, VC.
Survived WW1 but was severely wounded. Afterwards, he was the licensee of the Trafalgar Hotel, Moseley and the Prince Arthur, Small Heath
Source: British Newspaper Archive
Survived WW1 but was severely wounded. Afterwards, he was the licensee of the Trafalgar Hotel, Moseley and the Prince Arthur, Small Heath
Source: British Newspaper Archive
Photograph of a younger Alfred Wilcox here:
A family photograph taken in Aston before WW1 which just happened to feature a high percentage of medal recipients:
Back left: Alfred Wilcox VC, Back right: Bernard Wilcox MM
Middle centre: Ernest Wilcox DCM
Front left: Arthur John Walker MM, Front right: Walter Harry Walker.
They were all cousins. At his children's request, Arthur John Walker's medal set was donated to the South Staffs. Regimental Museum.
Back left: Alfred Wilcox VC, Back right: Bernard Wilcox MM
Middle centre: Ernest Wilcox DCM
Front left: Arthur John Walker MM, Front right: Walter Harry Walker.
They were all cousins. At his children's request, Arthur John Walker's medal set was donated to the South Staffs. Regimental Museum.
