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Surname: METCALFE

Forename(s): Thomas

Place of Birth: Greenfield, Beckermonds, Yorkshire

Service No: 48691

Rank: Private

Regiment / Corps / Service: Manchester Regiment

Battalion / Unit: 12th (Duke of Lancaster's Own Yeomanry) Battalion

Division: 17th (Northern) Division

Age: ---

Date of Death: 1918-11-04

Awards: ---

CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: A. 23.

CWGC Cemetery: ENGLEFONTAINE BRITISH CEMETERY

CWGC Memorial: ---

Non-CWGC Burial: ---

Local War Memorial(s): Not Listed (View Names Not Listed on a Local War Memorial)

Additional Information:

Thomas Metcalfe was the son of Ninion and Margaret Metcalfe, née Birtle. Ninion was born at Grisedale near Sedbergh and Margaret at Hawes, Yorkshire.

1901 Beckermonds, Yorkshire Census: Far Greenfield - Thomas Metcalfe, aged 9 years, Born Buckden, Yorkshire, son of Ninion and Margaret Metcalfe.

1911 Brierfield, Lancashire Census: 168, Colne Road - Thomas Metcalfe, aged 19 years, Born Buckden, Yorkshire, son of Ninion and Margaret Metcalfe.

British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Pte Thomas Metcalfe, 48691, Manch. R.

British Army WW1 Medal and Award Rolls: Pte Thomas Metcalfe, 48691, 12th Manch. R.

Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects: Pte Thomas Metcalfe, 48691, 12 Btn Manchesters. Date and Place of Death: 4.11.18. K. in A. France. To whom Authorised/Amount Authorised: Father - Ninion. £28 18s. 3d.

UK, WW1 Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, 1914-1923: card(s) exist for Thomas. Name(s) on card(s): Dependant: Mrs Margaret Metcalfe. Relationship: Mother. Address: 154, Coal Clough Lane, Burnley.

On the 24 September 1917, the 12th (Service) Bn Manchester Regiment absorbed the R.H.Q. and 2 squadrons of the 1/1st Duke of Lancaster's Own Yeomanry. It then became the 12th (Duke of Lancaster's Own Yeomanry) Bn Manchester Regiment.

Thomas is commemorated on a memorial window in Brierfield Wesleyan Methodist Church.

Thomas was added to the CPGW website after receiving information from Mike Townend.

Data Source: Personal Communication

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Entry in West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record: ---

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Regiment / Corps / Service Badge: Manchester Regiment

Regiment / Corps / Service Badge: Manchester Regiment

Divisional Sign / Service Insignia: 17th (Northern) Division

Divisional Sign / Service Insignia: 17th (Northern) Division

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Soldiers Died Data for Soldier Records

Surname: METCALFE

Forename(s): Thomas

Born: Greenfield, Yorks

Residence:

Enlisted: Burnley, Lancs

Number: 48691

Rank: Private

Regiment: Manchester Regiment

Battalion: 12th Battalion

Decorations:

Died Date: 04/11/18

Died How: Killed in action

Theatre of War: France & Flanders

Notes: FORMERLY 28409, LANCASHIRE FUSILIERS

Data from Commonwealth War Graves Commission Records

CWGC Data for Soldier Records

Surname: METCALFE

Forename(s): T

Country of Service: United Kingdom

Service Number: 48691

Rank: Private

Regiment: Manchester Regiment

Unit: 12th (Duke of Lancaster's Own Yeomanry) Bn.

Age:

Awards:

Died Date: 04 November 1918

Additional Information:

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‘Burnley Express’ (1 February 1919)

WOOD TOP MAN’S GALLANTRY

Mr. and Mrs. Metcalfe, of 154, Coal Clough-lane, Burnley have been officially informed by the War Office that their only son, Pte. T. Metcalfe, 48691, Lewis Machine Gun Section, 12th Batt. Manchester Regt., was killed in action at Mormal Forest on November 4, 1918. Other information from a second-lieutenant was to the effect that he sent search parties out after he had gained his objective, but no trace of Pte. T. Metcalfe could be found. Deceased had been twice previously wounded. He joined up on February 9, 1916, and went to France twelve months later. His name is on the roll of honour at Wood Top Wesleyan School. His parents would be pleased if any further information about him could be obtained from his former comrades.

In reply to Mrs. Metcalfe’s inquiries, C.Q.M.S. Deakin has written on January 21st. He says he has elicited the fact that Pte. Metcalfe was killed shortly after the attack, and that he died very nobly doing his duty. “He never flinched” (continues the officer) “or failed in the work assigned to him, however dangerous it might be, his courage and indomitably cheerful nature was very sustaining to his chums. The Mormal Forest was one of our fiercest engagements, and a good number of our lads fell. I can only conclude by offering my sincere condolences, and only hope that the noble way your son conducted himself will mitigate your grief.”

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