Todger : Thomas Jones VC, DCM, 1st Battalion, The Cheshire Regiment - Neil Thornton

Todger

Thomas Jones VC, DCM, 1st Battalion, The Cheshire Regiment

By: Neil Thornton

Hardcover | 18 February 2021

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Even by Victoria Cross standards, the exploits of Thomas 'Todger' Jones V.C., D.C.M., of the 1st Battalion, The Cheshire Regiment, are truly extraordinary. It was a miracle that he survived the act for which he was awarded his V.C., but remarkably, after going 'over the top' by himself, he defeated the odds and secured what is believed to be the most prisoners ever captured by a single individual in the entire war. 'Todger', as he was affectionately known, served as a private soldier for the duration of the conflict, but in that time he displayed outstanding levels of gallantry and leadership, far in excess of his rank.

A quiet man unassuming man in peacetime, Todger was a force to reckon with when in battle. This book chronicles his life with an added emphasis on his wartime service in the trenches of France and Flanders.
Todger was born and bred in Runcorn, Cheshire. In 2014 his commemorative statue was unveiled opposite the town's cenotaph. This book also features never seen before photographs of the statue being made.

About the Author

Neil Thornton is an experienced military historian who has contributed to an array of publications. This is his third book with Fonthill Media, his first being the highly-acclaimed 'Rorke's Drift-A New Perspective'. Neil was born in 1979 and lives in Runcorn, Cheshire with his wife and daughter. He works in the chemical industry and in his spare time volunteers at the Cheshire Military Museum.

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