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Surname: SLINGER
Forename(s): Thomas Morphet
Place of Birth: Chapel-le-Dale, Yorkshire
Service No: 41230
Rank: Private
Regiment / Corps / Service: King’s (Liverpool Regiment)
Battalion / Unit: 12th (Service) Battalion
Division: 20th (Light) Division
Age: ---
Date of Death: 1916-10-05
Awards: ---
CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: Pier and Face 1 D 8 B and 8 C.
CWGC Cemetery: ---
CWGC Memorial: THIEPVAL MEMORIAL
Non-CWGC Burial: ---
Local War Memorial: FOULRIDGE, LANCASHIRE
Additional Information:
Thomas Morphet Slinger was the son of James and Elizabeth Slinger, née Morphet. Both parents were born in the Parish of Chapel-le-Dale, Yorkshire. Thomas was was related to Private Vincent Slinger (265583) (q.v.).
1891 Ingleton, Yorkshire Census: High Scales - Thomas M. Slinger, aged 1 year, born Ingleton, son of James and Elizabeth Slinger.
1901 Draughton, Yorkshire Census: Thomas Morphet Slinger, aged 11 years, born Ingleton, Yorkshire, son of James and Elizabeth Slinger.
1911 Foulridge, Lancashire Census: Burwains Farm - Thomas Slinger, aged 21 years, born Chapel-le-Dale, Yorkshire, son of James and Elizabeth Slinger.
Thomas was married to Louisa Maxwell in 1916.
British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Pte Thomas Slinger, 41230, Liverpool Regiment.
Thomas is commemorated on the Colne War Memorial.
Photograph: 'Colne & District Roll of Honour & War Record 1914-1919'.
Data Source: Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-19 Records
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Entry in West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record: ---
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Private Thomas Morphet SLINGER
Regiment / Corps / Service Badge: King’s (Liverpool Regiment)
Divisional Sign / Service Insignia: 20th (Light) Division
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