Cpl
Thomas William Belton
Informations sur naissance
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Année de naissance: 1892 |
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Lieu de naissance: Barwell, Leicestershire, Angleterre, Royaume-Uni |
Informations générales
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Profession: Jardinier |
Informations service militaire
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Pays: Angleterre, Royaume-Uni |
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Force armée: British Expeditionary Force |
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Rang: Corporal |
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Numéro de service: 16134 |
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Incorporation nom de lieu: Shrewsbury, Shropshire, Angleterre, Royaume-Uni |
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Unités: — King's Shropshire Light Infantry, 5th Bn. (Dernière unité connue) |
Informations sur décès
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Date de décès: 22/08/1917 |
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Lieu de décès: Glencorse Wood, Zonnebeke, Belgique |
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Cause du décès: Killed in action (K.I.A.) |
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Âge: 25 |
Mémorial
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Tyne Cot Memorial Panneau: 112 |
Distinctions et médailles 3
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1914-15 Star Médaille |
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British War Medal Médaille — 07/09/1920 |
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Victory Medal Médaille — 07/09/1920 |
Points d'intérêt 2
| #1 | Lieu de naissance | ||
| #2 | Lieu du décès (approximatif) |
Mon histoire
Corporal Thomas William Belton, a 25-year-old gardener born in Barwell, Leicestershire was killed in action on 22nd August 1917. He served with the 5th Bn. King’s Shropshire Light Infantry (42nd Brigade, 14th Division), during the Battle of Passchendaele.
The 5th Bn. King’s Shropshire Light Infantry were involved in an attack on 22nd August in the area around Glencorse Wood. The attack was a joint offensive with the 43rd Brigade. The attack began at Zero hour (7 A.M) from Jargon Trench into Glencorse Wood with the objective of capturing the Green Line, a line of German positions that ran through Glencorse Wood.
The 5th Bn. came up against heavy opposition from German machine guns, especially on the right flank where all of the officers became casualties. Notwithstanding the persistent resistance, all objectives were captured. By 12.48 P.M a connection had been made with the 43rd Brigade, but a quarter of the 5th Bn. were now casualties. There were 20 soldiers reported killed and a further 12 were reported missing.
Corporal Thomas William Belton, 25, possibly fell during the attack on Glencorse Wood, leaving behind his young wife, Maggie. Thomas’ remains were never identified and he is remembered on the Tyne Cot memorial to the missing.
The 5th Bn. King’s Shropshire Light Infantry were involved in an attack on 22nd August in the area around Glencorse Wood. The attack was a joint offensive with the 43rd Brigade. The attack began at Zero hour (7 A.M) from Jargon Trench into Glencorse Wood with the objective of capturing the Green Line, a line of German positions that ran through Glencorse Wood.
The 5th Bn. came up against heavy opposition from German machine guns, especially on the right flank where all of the officers became casualties. Notwithstanding the persistent resistance, all objectives were captured. By 12.48 P.M a connection had been made with the 43rd Brigade, but a quarter of the 5th Bn. were now casualties. There were 20 soldiers reported killed and a further 12 were reported missing.
Corporal Thomas William Belton, 25, possibly fell during the attack on Glencorse Wood, leaving behind his young wife, Maggie. Thomas’ remains were never identified and he is remembered on the Tyne Cot memorial to the missing.
Sources 4
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Ancestry https://www.ancestry.com/ Autre référence |
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CWGC https://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/844674/belton,-thomas-william/ Sources utilisées |
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The Long, Long Trail https://www.longlongtrail.co.uk/army/ Sources utilisées |
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War Diary King's Shropshire Light Infantry, 5th Bn. http://www.nmarchive.com/ Autre référence |