Longworth, Thomas –

Son of William and Margaret Longworth, of 65, Albert Road, Farnworth, Lancashire. Of 105, Darley Street, Farnworth, Lancashire. Died when his ship sank in the River Clyde after collision with HMS Corrib. Body not recovered for burial.

Personal details

  • Surname: Longworth
  • Forename: Thomas
  • Date of birth: January 18th, 1892
  • Birth place: Farnworth, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Farnworth, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 28
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: September 30th, 1918
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Stoker First Class
  • Unit: HMS Seagull.
  • Service number: SS/112136 (Dev.)
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: April 17th, 1912 - 1912-04-17
  • Enlistment location: Not known
  • Conflict: Not known

Decorations

  • Service medals: St / V / BW
  • Silver War badge: Not known
  • Awards: Not known

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Plymouth Naval Memorial, Devon, UK
  • CWGC reference: 28.

Local newspaper entries

  • Farnworth and Worsley Journal entries: 18/10/1918 27/12/1918

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