John_Hartley Posted 29 June , 2014 Share Posted 29 June , 2014 Over the next four years, the Borough of Wigan will name four roads after the VC winners who came from the area - http://www.wigan.gov.uk/News/Articles/2014/June/Wigan-Borough-roads-to-be-named-after-four-World-War-One-heroes.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purley Posted 29 June , 2014 Share Posted 29 June , 2014 Glad to say the Reading beat you to it with Trooper Potts VC Way on 5th April 2014 - Good luck anyway John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Hartley Posted 29 June , 2014 Author Share Posted 29 June , 2014 I have no connection with Wigan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyH Posted 7 July , 2014 Share Posted 7 July , 2014 Thomas Woodcock - Wigan Victoria Cross Holder. My childhood home a large square Victorian residence, had been at one time occupied by the manager of the nearby colliery, even then long gone. Many years later I was reading a book by a Wigan author, who revealed that Thomas Woodcock had worked at that very colliery and on the 3rd March 1918 returned home to a heroes welcome and a civic reception. He was also feted by the colliery manager at his home. So Woodcock V.C. would have have been wined and dined in what was later our dining room. Thomas Woodcock enlisted in the Irish Guards on the 26th May 1915 and was awarded his V.C. on the 13th September 1917 (Citation no 8387) 'For Most Conspicuous bravery'. As a V.C. holder I believe he was not obligated to return to the front line, but did so and was sadly killed in action on the 27th March 1918. He is buried at Douchy-les-Ayette, France. Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now