Basic Details Surname Mottershead Forenames Thomas Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours Victoria Cross (Posthumous), Distinguished Conduct Medal Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Royal Flying Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sgt Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1917 Month of death January Day of death 7 Manner of death reference Died of Wounds