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William Thomas Forshaw

Male 1890 - 1943  (52 years)


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  • Name William Thomas Forshaw 
    Born 20 Apr 1890  Fairfield Lane, Barrow-in-Furness Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Occupation Soldier (VC) Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Died 1943  Holyport, Berkshire Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I65963  Canal Family 1
    Last Modified 28 Nov 2025 

    Father Thomas Forshaw,   b. 14 Dec 1855, Ulverston Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 Nov 1942, Barrow-in-Furness Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 86 years) 
    Mother Elizabeth Preston,   b. 1856, Dalton-in-Furness Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 3 Mar 1932, Barrow-in Furness Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 76 years) 
    Married 7 Nov 1889  Dalton-in-Furness Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Family ID F08104  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Victoria Cross for 'magnificent courage and endurance' during action with The Manchester Regiment, Gallipoli, 1915.

  • Sources 
    1. [S322306] England Marriages (Findmypast).



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