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Surname: LAWSON
Forename(s): Thomas Clifford
Place of Birth: Chatburn, Lancashire
Service No: 200884
Rank: Private
Regiment / Corps / Service: East Lancashire Regiment
Battalion / Unit: 'D' Coy 1/4th Battalion
Division: 42nd (East Lancashire) Division
Age: 21
Date of Death: 1917-04-24
Awards: ---
CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: II. H. 4.
CWGC Cemetery: BRAY MILITARY CEMETERY
CWGC Memorial: ---
Non-CWGC Burial: ---
Local War Memorial: CHATBURN, LANCASHIRE
Additional Information:
Thomas Clifford Lawson was the son of Thomas and Elizabeth Alice Lawson, née Nutter. Thomas, senior, was born at Chatburn, Lancashire and Elizabeth at Grindleton, Yorkshire.
1901 Chatburn, Lancashire Census: Downham Road - Thomas C. Lawson, aged 5 years, born Chatburn, son of Thomas and Elizabeth A. Lawson.
1911 Chatburn, Lancashire Census: Ribblesdale View - Thomas Clifford Lawson, aged 15 years, born Chatburn, son of Thomas and Elizabeth Alice Lawson.
British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Pte T. C. Lawson 2971, E. Lan. R. Theatre of War first served in: 2B [Balkans]. Date of entry therein: 23.7.15.
British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Pte Thomas C. Lawson 200884, E. Lan. R.
British Army WW1 Medal and Award Rolls: Private T. C. Lawson, 2971, 1/4th East Lancashire Regiment. Date of Disembarkation: 23.7.15. 2B [Balkans]. D. of Wds 24.4.17.
British Army WW1 Medal and Award Rolls: Pte Thomas Clifford Lawson 200884, 1/4th East Lancs.
Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects: Pte Thomas Clifford Lawson, 200884, 4th Batt. East Lancs. Date and Place of Death: 24.4.17 France. To whom Authorised/Amount Authorised: Mother and sole legatee - Elizabeth A. £19 17s. 4d.
Data Source: West Yorkshire Pioneer Article
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Entry in West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record:
LAWSON, Clifford, aged 21, East Lancs. Regt., Downham Road, [Chatburn], died of wounds March 24, 1917.
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Regiment / Corps / Service Badge: East Lancashire Regiment
Divisional Sign / Service Insignia: 42nd (East Lancashire) Division
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11 May 1917
LAWSON – Died of wounds, March 24th, Pte. Clifford Lawson, of the East Lancashire Regiment, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawson, of Downham Road, Chatburn, aged 21 years.
11 May 1917
CHATBURN SOLDIER KILLED
News has been received that another Chatburn lad has made the supreme sacrifice, the victim being Clifford Lawson, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawson, of Downham Road. The first intimation received by his parents was from one of his fellow soldiers who happened to be home on furlough quite recently. He stated that Lawson had been wounded the previous week in the thigh by gunshot, but thought the injuries were not serious. A telegram, however, was received last week announcing that he had died on the 24th ult. A bright and cheerful lad, he was about 21 years of age, and like his parents and relations, was keenly devoted to the Wesleyan cause. After his elder brother, Robert, joined the colours, Clifford could not be held back, but determined that he would do his duty. He joined up and was attached to the East Lancashire Regiment, and was shipped off to Egypt, where he met his brother and they were together through the Gallipoli fighting. They afterwards returned to Egypt, and subsequently were transferred to France. A memorial service took place at Chatburn Wesleyan Chapel on Sunday morning last.
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