South Warwickshire Family History Society War Memorial Transcription Project
The Fallen Men of South Warwickshire - World War One |
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Military History |
| Theatre of War in Which Died | Campaign Medals | Commonwealth War Grave or Memorial |
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| France & Flanders | 1914-15 Star, British War & Victory Medals | Bethune Town Cemetery |
| First Arrived in Theatre | Bravery & Conduct Medals | SWFHS Area Memorials |
| 19 Dec 1915 in France | ~ | Leamington Spa War Memorial |
| Action, Battle or Other Reason Died | Date and Place Enlisted | Other War Memorials |
| Local actions near Loos | August 1914 in Leamington Spa | ~ |
| Place of Death | Previous Regiments or Units | |
| Military Hospital at Bethune | ~ | |
Circumstances of Death
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Thomas is listed as dying of wounds on 19th June 1916 at a military hospital or Casualty Clearing Station based in Bethune. The 11th (Pioneer) Battalion reveals that he was wounded on the 17th June near Loos by an Ariel Torpedo. The war diary entries for the period 10th to 12th June are transcribed below. Loos – 16 Jun 1916: Fine. Following casualties in D Coy in the Boyaus, 14836 Pnr Clarke killed, Pnr 19678 Boatswain, 27451 Cole, 15204 Crockford, 19642 House wounded by rifle grenades. Rather more shelling of Loos. Loos – 17 Jun 1916: Fine, Wind N – NE. Gas alert on. Following casualties occurred in D Coy when fire stepping in the front line near Harrisons Coaks?. All were caused by an Ariel Torpedo. No 15210 L/Cpl Locke, Pnr 14533 Brown killed; Pioneer’s 10762 Golding; 18945 Newman; 12463 Allen; 12212 T Marshall; 12153 Scull; 15433 White and 18231 Orman all wounded. Loos – 17 Jun 1916: Fine, west wind. Nothing of interest to report. Work by reserve Brigade these three days with Loos WALLERS |
| Personal & Family History |
| Birth Date/Place | Baptism Date/Place |
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| 17 Nov 1896 in Leamington Spa | 7 Feb 1897 at Leamington Spa, St Mary's |
| Parents Names | Abode |
| Henry and Selina Marshall | |
| Schools | Colleges |
| Leamington Technical School | ~ |
| Address History | Employment History |
| 1897 - Warneford Hospital Lodge, Leamington Spa | 1911 - School |
| 1901 - Porters Lodge, Warneford Hospital, Leamington | 1912 - Scholar at Leamington Technical School |
| 1911 - 32a Radford Road, Leamington Spa | |
| 1916 - Porters Lodge, Warneford Hospital, Leamington | |
- Won a prize for Regular Attendence and Best General Progress in February 1912 at Leamington Technical School
