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How Todger Jones won the VC at Morval
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How Todger Jones won the VC at Morval
How Todger Jones, 1st Battalion Cheshires, won the VC at Morval - 25th September 1916. By Stanley Llewellyn Wood (1866-1928). Date: 1916
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25th Battalion Bravery Cheshire Hero Heroic Jones Llewellyn Morval Regiments Stanley Topographical
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This evocative painting by renowned war artist Stanley Llewellyn Wood captures the moment of bravery and heroism that earned Todger Jones the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest military decoration for valor, during the Battle of Morval on September 25, 1916. In the chaotic scene, 1st Battalion Cheshires' Private Todger Jones is depicted leading his comrades in a daring charge against the German trenches at Morval, during the Second Battle of the Somme in World War I. The Western Front was a brutal and unforgiving battleground, where the line between life and death was often measured in inches. With the British lines under relentless enemy fire, Jones, a humble and unassuming soldier, rallied his fellow soldiers, inspiring them to follow him over the top and into the jaws of the enemy. Despite being shot in the leg, Jones refused to be deterred and continued to lead the charge, ultimately securing a crucial position for his battalion and saving countless lives. Wood's masterful depiction of the event captures the raw emotion, determination, and selflessness of Jones and his comrades. The painting is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by ordinary soldiers during the Great War, and the extraordinary acts of bravery that continue to inspire us today. This painting is an invaluable historical record of the events of that fateful day, and a testament to the indomitable spirit of the soldiers who fought on the Western Front. Wood's meticulous attention to detail and his ability to convey the intensity of the battlefield make this a truly captivating and moving work of art.
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