Morris, Thomas –

Son of Benjamin and Mary Ann Morris, of 97, Church Street, Westhoughton, Lancashire. Formerly assistant master of Wingates Church School. Formerly 8973, Royal Fusiliers.

Personal details

  • Surname: Morris
  • Forename: Thomas
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Westhoughton, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Westhoughton, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 24
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: September 15th, 1916
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Private
  • Unit: 169th Company.
  • Service number: 10020
  • Regiment: Machine Gun Corps (Infantry)
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Westhoughton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

  • Service medals: Not known
  • Silver War badge: Not known
  • Awards: Not known

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France
  • CWGC reference: Pier and Face 5 C and 12 C.

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 29/09/1916 06/10/1916 06/10/1916
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 7c 6e 7d

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