First World War

People profiles from the first world war era of the Royal Air Force.

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Sergeant

Thomas Mottershead

VC DCM
Aircrew

Thomas Mottershead VC became the only non-commissioned RFC airman awarded the Victoria Cross for aerial action in the First World War.

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Rank Sergeant
Born 17 January 1892
Died 12 January 1917
Era First World War

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