Alfred Wilcox VC

Alfred Wilcox (born around 1885) appears in the centre of the top line of the memorial plaque. Probably as he was awarded a Victoria Cross for his actions in the war. We have yet to find any evidence of his athletic performances, but his sporting attributes appear to have been very useful when he was at the front line.

This page is in development – but here are some links to more information about him. Ruth has provided some links below which we are investigating and we have found more stories and pictures about him in the British Newspaper Archive

http://www.victoriacross.org.uk/bbwilcox.htm

 http://1914-1918.invisionzone.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=51801

The site below, which is a very complete story and pretty much mirrors what I could write. Don’t be put off by the link – it’s only a Small heath history project!

http://www.krajinazaskolou.cz/application/Pages/UnitView.aspx?unitId=5572&rt=%2Fapplication%2FPages%2FProjectView.aspx%3FprojectId%3D591%26lang%3DPrimary&lang=Primary

Here’s a regimental link, which is a good summary.

http://www.sofo.org.uk/ww1vc.php

In 2013 a Black Country writer was looking for help with funds to tend his grave

http://www.blackcountrybugle.co.uk/thought-safety-rushed/story-20148893-detail/story.html

It looks as if the VC may be on loan to the Imperial War museum

http://www.lordashcroftmedals.com/collection/alfred-wilcox-vc/

Alfred is one of several to be recognized in new Birmingham memorial
http://www.birminghampost.co.uk/news/local-news/birmingham-create-walk-heroes-honour-8640240?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter