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Surname: WALSH
Forename(s): Thomas
Place of Birth: Bacup, Lancashire
Service No: 200857
Rank: Private
Regiment / Corps / Service: Highland Light Infantry
Battalion / Unit: 1/5th (City of Glasgow) Battalion
Division: 52nd (Lowland) Division
Age: ---
Date of Death: 1917-11-08
Awards: ---
CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: Panel 42 and 43.
CWGC Cemetery: ---
CWGC Memorial: JERUSALEM MEMORIAL
Non-CWGC Burial: ---
Local War Memorial(s): Not Listed (View Names Not Listed on a Local War Memorial)
Additional Information:
Thomas Walsh is thought to be the son of Michael and Annie Walsh (née -). Michael and Annie were born in Ireland. But see contradicting first names for his father below.
1881 Bacup, Lancashire Census: Temperance Terrace - Thomas Walsh, aged 3 years, born Bacup, son of Michael and Annie Walsh.
1891 Bacup, Lancashire Census: 27, Newchurch Road - Thos Walsh, aged 13 years, born Bacup, son of Michael and Ann Walsh.
Thomas was married to Miriam Seery in 1899. Miriam died in 1904
1901 Barnoldswick, Yorkshire Census: 14, Westgate Yard - Thomas Walsh, aged 23 years, born Bacup, Lancashire, husband of Mariam [sic] Walsh.
British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Private Thomas Walsh, 3031, 200857, 1/5 High. L. I. Theatre of War first served in: 2B - Balkans. Date of entry therein: 2.7.15. Died.
British Army WW1 Medal and Award Rolls: Private Thomas Walsh, 3031, 200857, 5th High. L. I.
Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects: Pte Thomas Walsh, 200857, 1/5 Bn High. L.I. Date and Place of Death: 8.11.17 on or since. E.E.F. To whom Authorised/Amount Authorised: Father and Sole Legatee - John [sic]. £20 3s. 4d.
UK, WW1 Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, 1914-1923: card(s) exist for Thomas. UK, WW1 Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, 1914-1923: card(s) exist for Thomas. Father: James Robert Walsh [sic], aged 56. Address 1. 38, Aspin [Aspen] Lane, Earby. A Miss Elsie Phillips is also named at this address. Address 2. Model Lodging House, Darwen.
Thomas is commemorated in the Rolls of Honour at the Scottish National War Memorial, Edinburgh.
Data Source: Craven Herald Article
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Entry in West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record: ---
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Regiment / Corps / Service Badge: Highland Light Infantry
Divisional Sign / Service Insignia: 52nd (Lowland) Division
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16 April 1915
BARNOLDSWICK & EARBY NEWS – He took French Leave
At the Skipton Town Hall yesterday Thomas Walsh, a private in the Highland Light Infantry, stationed at Hill Street, Glasgow, was charged with deserting. Walsh was seen in the Butts, Barnoldswick, the previous day and when asked it he had a pass said “Yes.” Called upon to produce it he replied, “I might as well tell the truth; I came home on French leave.” He was remanded in custody to await an escort.
14 December 1917
BARNOLDSWICK – MISSING IN PALESTINE
Private Thomas Walsh, of Barnoldswick, who was serving with the Highland Light Infantry in Palestine, has been officially reported missing since November 8th. He enlisted soon after the outbreak of war, and after serving in the Dardanelles down to the evacuation was transferred to Egypt.
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14 December 1917
BARNOLDSWICK
MISSING IN PALESTINE
Pte. Thos. Walsh, of Barnoldswick, who was serving with the Highland Light Infantry, in Palestine, has been officially reported missing since November 8th. He enlisted soon after the outbreak of war, and after serving in the Dardanelles down to the evacuation was transferred to Egypt.
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