Cpl
Thomas William Belton
Informatie over geboorte
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Geboortejaar: 1892 |
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Geboorteplaats: Barwell, Leicestershire, Engeland, Verenigd Koninkrijk |
Algemene Informatie
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Beroep: Tuinman |
Informatie legerdienst
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Land: Engeland, Verenigd Koninkrijk |
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Strijdmacht: British Expeditionary Force |
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Rang: Corporal |
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Service nummer: 16134 |
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Dienstneming plaats: Shrewsbury, Shropshire, Engeland, Verenigd Koninkrijk |
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Eenheden: — King's Shropshire Light Infantry, 5th Bn. (Laatst gekende eenheid) |
Informatie over overlijden
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Datum van overlijden: 22/08/1917 |
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Plaats van overlijden: Glencorse Wood, Zonnebeke, België |
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Doodsoorzaak: Killed in action (K.I.A.) |
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Leeftijd: 25 |
Gedenkplaats
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Tyne Cot Memorial Paneel: 112 |
Onderscheidingen en medailles 3
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1914-15 Star Medaille |
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British War Medal Medaille — 07/09/1920 |
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Victory Medal Medaille — 07/09/1920 |
Points of interest 2
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| #2 | Plaats van overlijden (bij benadering) |
Mijn verhaal
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.
Bronnen 4
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Ancestry https://www.ancestry.com/ Verdere verwijzing |
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CWGC https://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/844674/belton,-thomas-william/ Gebruikte bronnen |
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The Long, Long Trail https://www.longlongtrail.co.uk/army/ Gebruikte bronnen |
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War Diary King's Shropshire Light Infantry, 5th Bn. http://www.nmarchive.com/ Verdere verwijzing |