Chronicle Photos

Photos used in the Drayton Chronicle, the Village’s monthly publication.

Sgt. Edward Mott VC, of the 1st Border Regt.

Colin West February 9, 2017

In January 1917 at the age of 23 Sgt. Mott made a rush for enemy gun despite being wounded and was awarded the Victoria Cross

188 people were in the church

Bishop Colin of Dorchester contemplates heroism and influence

Councillor Richard Webber descibes Sgt Motts exploits

Bishop Colin of Dorchester dedicates the VC paving slab

Crowded Reception in the Village Hall

Deputy Lord Lieutenant Col John Bridgeman descibes the VC's genesis and history

Alex Mott (great Grandson) with exhibition

Daughter Edna proudly displays her fathers medals - VC on the left

Eileen Forbes - Chipping Norton - half neice of Mr Mott with her son Andrew

Grandson Howard Stone reads from Isaiah

James Howard, military bugler for Reveille

Parish Councillors Pervin Shahin and Christine West plie tea and biscuits

Mott family - daughter and grandchildren

Soldiers from Dalton Barracks ready to honour Sgt Mott

Soldiers and Councillors pay their tributes

Proud daughter and great grandson - VC clearly visible

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Colin West November 7, 2015

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