Loos Memorial
Roll of Honour
T - Z
Major General
George Handcock Thesiger, C. B., C. M. G., Mentioned in Despatches
General Staff, Commanding 9th (Scottish) Div. Late Rifle Brigade
26th September 1915, aged 47.
Panel 1.
Son of Lt. Gen. The Hon. Charles Wemyss Thesiger, and The Hon. Mrs. C. W. Thesiger; husband of Frances Thesiger, of 13, St. Leonard's Terrace, Chelsea, London.
George Handcock Thesiger, C. B., C. M. G., Mentioned in Despatches
General Staff, Commanding 9th (Scottish) Div. Late Rifle Brigade
26th September 1915, aged 47.
Panel 1.
Son of Lt. Gen. The Hon. Charles Wemyss Thesiger, and The Hon. Mrs. C. W. Thesiger; husband of Frances Thesiger, of 13, St. Leonard's Terrace, Chelsea, London.
16353 Private
Joseph Andrew Thickett
9th Bn. Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
25th September 1915, aged 34.
Panel 57 to 59.
Son of Robert and Sarah Thickett, of 102, Robinson St., Burnley; husband of Mary Ann Hargreaves (formerly Thickett), of 100, Robinson St., Burnley.
Prior to receiving official confirmation of her husband's death, his wife, Mary, received a Postcard from her brother-in-law, Private James Mosley who was serving in the same regiment;
"Dear sister, it is with great regret I have to inform you of the death of your husband, who was killed in a charge on the 25th of last month. I know how great your loss is, but you must try and bear it for your daughter's sake. Accept my sympathy, I also feel very sorry for his mother."
Mary wrote back asking for more details of her husband's death and received a letter from Corporal F. Spencer;
"I regret to let you know that your husband was killed in action on Saturday, September 25. I thought it was my duty to let you know, as he was in my section. I was just against him when he was killed. You asked for full particulars from his brother Jim, but as he was nowhere near him, he asked me to send a letter letting you know the facts. I was very sorry to see what happened to him, as he was well liked by all his comrades in the company. I hope by the help of God you will be able to bear it, for your own and your daughter's sake."
Joseph Andrew Thickett
9th Bn. Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
25th September 1915, aged 34.
Panel 57 to 59.
Son of Robert and Sarah Thickett, of 102, Robinson St., Burnley; husband of Mary Ann Hargreaves (formerly Thickett), of 100, Robinson St., Burnley.
Prior to receiving official confirmation of her husband's death, his wife, Mary, received a Postcard from her brother-in-law, Private James Mosley who was serving in the same regiment;
"Dear sister, it is with great regret I have to inform you of the death of your husband, who was killed in a charge on the 25th of last month. I know how great your loss is, but you must try and bear it for your daughter's sake. Accept my sympathy, I also feel very sorry for his mother."
Mary wrote back asking for more details of her husband's death and received a letter from Corporal F. Spencer;
"I regret to let you know that your husband was killed in action on Saturday, September 25. I thought it was my duty to let you know, as he was in my section. I was just against him when he was killed. You asked for full particulars from his brother Jim, but as he was nowhere near him, he asked me to send a letter letting you know the facts. I was very sorry to see what happened to him, as he was well liked by all his comrades in the company. I hope by the help of God you will be able to bear it, for your own and your daughter's sake."
17080 Lance Corporal
James Tomlinson
"C" Coy. 10th Bn. Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
25th September 1915, aged 35.
Panel 57 to 59.
Husband of Alice Tomlinson, of 79, Healey Wood Rd., Burnley. Father of four children.
Prior to enlisting on 23rd November, 1914, James was a weaver at Messrs. Parkinson's Calder Vale Mill.
C.Q.M.S. J. R Lord wrote to James's wife;
“I have received your letter, and it is with much regret that I have to inform you that your husband, Lce. Corpl. J. Tomlinson is missing. I was very well acquainted with your husband, he having been clerk in England, and he was well respected by the other N.C.O.’s and men. I have tried to ascertain if anyone knew anything about him, but I may say that his platoon suffered very severely, and the few that are left are unable to give any information concerning him. On behalf of the N.C.O.’s and men and myself, please accept our deepest sympathy."
Second Lieutenant Douglas Foulis wrote the following letter to Mrs Tomlinson;
"I regret to inform you that Lce-Corp James Tomlinson was killed in the heroic charge made by the 10th Scottish Rifles on September 25th last. We sympathise with you in this matter. I trust that your loss may be lightened by the knowledge that your husband died nobly doing his duty for his country and leading his section towards the German lines. As you may have heard this battalion suffered extremely heavy losses but made a great name for itself in the attack and capture of Loos. Your husband was very popular among the men of this company, and his loss is a loss to the regiment as a whole. Your husband went with the first over the parapet, and advanced gallantly till he met his death. it may comfort you to know that your husband was a splendid soldier, and I deeply sympathise with you and your family.
He was a bomber lance corporal and went over the parapet with the bombers and was killed before he reached the German trench."
Second Lieutenant H. R. P. Adams wrote;
"I learn that your late husband was made a bomber lance corporal in the attack last September. He went over the parapet with the bombers and was unfortunately killed before he reached the German lines. He was shot through the head and died instantly. He was the Quartermaster Sergt’s clerk at Chesledon. He was buried in front of the German lines along with several more of his soldier friends. He went with the first wave over the parapet and advanced gallantly till he met his death. He was a splendid soldier”.
James Tomlinson
"C" Coy. 10th Bn. Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
25th September 1915, aged 35.
Panel 57 to 59.
Husband of Alice Tomlinson, of 79, Healey Wood Rd., Burnley. Father of four children.
Prior to enlisting on 23rd November, 1914, James was a weaver at Messrs. Parkinson's Calder Vale Mill.
C.Q.M.S. J. R Lord wrote to James's wife;
“I have received your letter, and it is with much regret that I have to inform you that your husband, Lce. Corpl. J. Tomlinson is missing. I was very well acquainted with your husband, he having been clerk in England, and he was well respected by the other N.C.O.’s and men. I have tried to ascertain if anyone knew anything about him, but I may say that his platoon suffered very severely, and the few that are left are unable to give any information concerning him. On behalf of the N.C.O.’s and men and myself, please accept our deepest sympathy."
Second Lieutenant Douglas Foulis wrote the following letter to Mrs Tomlinson;
"I regret to inform you that Lce-Corp James Tomlinson was killed in the heroic charge made by the 10th Scottish Rifles on September 25th last. We sympathise with you in this matter. I trust that your loss may be lightened by the knowledge that your husband died nobly doing his duty for his country and leading his section towards the German lines. As you may have heard this battalion suffered extremely heavy losses but made a great name for itself in the attack and capture of Loos. Your husband was very popular among the men of this company, and his loss is a loss to the regiment as a whole. Your husband went with the first over the parapet, and advanced gallantly till he met his death. it may comfort you to know that your husband was a splendid soldier, and I deeply sympathise with you and your family.
He was a bomber lance corporal and went over the parapet with the bombers and was killed before he reached the German trench."
Second Lieutenant H. R. P. Adams wrote;
"I learn that your late husband was made a bomber lance corporal in the attack last September. He went over the parapet with the bombers and was unfortunately killed before he reached the German lines. He was shot through the head and died instantly. He was the Quartermaster Sergt’s clerk at Chesledon. He was buried in front of the German lines along with several more of his soldier friends. He went with the first wave over the parapet and advanced gallantly till he met his death. He was a splendid soldier”.
16582 Private
John Townsend
7th Bn. Norfolk Regiment
20th April 1916, aged 20.
Panel 30 and 31.
Son of John and Sarah Townsend of The Marsh, Walpole St Andrew, Wisbech.
Picture courtesy of great nephew Mervyn Playford
John Townsend
7th Bn. Norfolk Regiment
20th April 1916, aged 20.
Panel 30 and 31.
Son of John and Sarah Townsend of The Marsh, Walpole St Andrew, Wisbech.
Picture courtesy of great nephew Mervyn Playford
16124 Private
Charles Henry Trull
1st Bn. Grenadier Guards
17th October 1915, aged 22.
Panel 5 to 7.
Son of William and Margaret Trull, of Shadwell, Uley, Dursley, Glos.
Picture courtesy of great nephew John Eeley
Charles Henry Trull
1st Bn. Grenadier Guards
17th October 1915, aged 22.
Panel 5 to 7.
Son of William and Margaret Trull, of Shadwell, Uley, Dursley, Glos.
Picture courtesy of great nephew John Eeley
Second Lieutenant
Joseph Lionel Allanson Tyrrell
"A" Company, 8th Bn. attd. 5th Bn., Northamptonshire Regiment
2nd March 1916, aged 24.
Panel 91 to 93.
Son of Joseph Henry and Alice Tyrrell, of "Castleknock", Twickenham, Middx.
Joseph Lionel Allanson Tyrrell
"A" Company, 8th Bn. attd. 5th Bn., Northamptonshire Regiment
2nd March 1916, aged 24.
Panel 91 to 93.
Son of Joseph Henry and Alice Tyrrell, of "Castleknock", Twickenham, Middx.
14307 Private
Matthew Walkden
10th Bn. Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
25th September 1915.
Panel 57 to 59.
Son of Mr & Mrs Walkden, 81 Shakespeare Street, Padiham, Lancashire.
Although initially posted as missing, Matthew's parents had already been told by his friends in the battalion that he had been killed on September 25th. An officer had also written to them telling them that he had buried him along with 30 others. Official notification came in January 1916.
Matthew Walkden
10th Bn. Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
25th September 1915.
Panel 57 to 59.
Son of Mr & Mrs Walkden, 81 Shakespeare Street, Padiham, Lancashire.
Although initially posted as missing, Matthew's parents had already been told by his friends in the battalion that he had been killed on September 25th. An officer had also written to them telling them that he had buried him along with 30 others. Official notification came in January 1916.
21111 Private
Frederick Charles Wallington
10th Bn. Gloucestershire Regiment
13th October 1915.
Panel 60 to 64
Frederick lived at Kings Stanley, Gloucestershire and was the father of three children and 35 when he volunteered having served twice before in the local territorials in Gloucester. His widow lived on for 45 years and never remarried. She also lost her younger brother Archibald Dee who had emigrated to Canada and came back to serve. He died in February 1918 a few miles away from where his brother in law lay. Archibald is buried at Aix-Noulette Communal Cemetery Extension.
Frederick served with the 10th Gloucesters and was killed between 2pm and nightfall on 13th October 1915 during a failed attack on the German line just west of the Lens-La Bassee road. He is remembered on the Loos Memorial at Dud Corner Cemetery as he has no known grave. He arrived in France in August 1915 and died just a few weeks later. I am proud to have his medals and this the only picture that survived of him.
Picture and information courtesy of grandson, Andrew Wallington
Frederick Charles Wallington
10th Bn. Gloucestershire Regiment
13th October 1915.
Panel 60 to 64
Frederick lived at Kings Stanley, Gloucestershire and was the father of three children and 35 when he volunteered having served twice before in the local territorials in Gloucester. His widow lived on for 45 years and never remarried. She also lost her younger brother Archibald Dee who had emigrated to Canada and came back to serve. He died in February 1918 a few miles away from where his brother in law lay. Archibald is buried at Aix-Noulette Communal Cemetery Extension.
Frederick served with the 10th Gloucesters and was killed between 2pm and nightfall on 13th October 1915 during a failed attack on the German line just west of the Lens-La Bassee road. He is remembered on the Loos Memorial at Dud Corner Cemetery as he has no known grave. He arrived in France in August 1915 and died just a few weeks later. I am proud to have his medals and this the only picture that survived of him.
Picture and information courtesy of grandson, Andrew Wallington
Captain
Arthur Walsh, M. C.
4th Bn. South Lancashire Regiment
11th April 1918, aged 26.
Panel 76.
Son of Stephen and Annie Walsh, of 8, Swinley Rd., Wigan
Arthur Walsh, M. C.
4th Bn. South Lancashire Regiment
11th April 1918, aged 26.
Panel 76.
Son of Stephen and Annie Walsh, of 8, Swinley Rd., Wigan
5353 Private
John Edmund West
11th Bn. Lancashire Fusiliers
28th November 1917.
Panels 45 and 46.
Died of gun shot wounds to the stomach and thigh on a hospital ship in Malta, native of Colne, Lancashire, he was a railway carriage cleaner before enlisting.
Picture courtesy of David West, great nephew of this soldier
John Edmund West
11th Bn. Lancashire Fusiliers
28th November 1917.
Panels 45 and 46.
Died of gun shot wounds to the stomach and thigh on a hospital ship in Malta, native of Colne, Lancashire, he was a railway carriage cleaner before enlisting.
Picture courtesy of David West, great nephew of this soldier
G/5014 Private
William White
9th Bn. Royal Sussex Regiment
25th September 1915, aged 38.
Panel 69 to 73.
Husband of Caroline White, of 6, School Rd., Ore, Hastings.
He was born in Hastings, East Sussex on 27th November 1877. His wife Caroline was pregnant with her tenth child at the time of his death.
Picture courtesy of great granddaughter, Margaret Mockridge (nee White)
William White
9th Bn. Royal Sussex Regiment
25th September 1915, aged 38.
Panel 69 to 73.
Husband of Caroline White, of 6, School Rd., Ore, Hastings.
He was born in Hastings, East Sussex on 27th November 1877. His wife Caroline was pregnant with her tenth child at the time of his death.
Picture courtesy of great granddaughter, Margaret Mockridge (nee White)
12101 Private
George William Whitehead
9th Bn. Essex Regiment
29th October 1915, aged 25.
Panel 85 to 87.
Son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Whitehead, of 5, Council Houses, Shalford, Braintree, Essex.
George William Whitehead
9th Bn. Essex Regiment
29th October 1915, aged 25.
Panel 85 to 87.
Son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Whitehead, of 5, Council Houses, Shalford, Braintree, Essex.
16113 Private
Fred Whittaker
10th Bn. Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
1st November 1915, aged 35.
Panel 57 to 59
Fred was a stretcher bearer within the battalion. Prior to enlisting, twelve months earlier, he had worked as a Loom Oiler for Messrs. Hudson, Cotton Manufacturers. He left a widow and two children.
Fred Whittaker
10th Bn. Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
1st November 1915, aged 35.
Panel 57 to 59
Fred was a stretcher bearer within the battalion. Prior to enlisting, twelve months earlier, he had worked as a Loom Oiler for Messrs. Hudson, Cotton Manufacturers. He left a widow and two children.
G/7849 Private
Robert Wilkin
9th Bn. Royal Sussex Regiment
25th September 1915
Panel 69-73
Born in Godmanchester in 1894, the son of George and Rhoda Wilkin and was resident in Leagrave, Luton. Beds.
Picture courtesy of his nephew George Wilkin
Robert Wilkin
9th Bn. Royal Sussex Regiment
25th September 1915
Panel 69-73
Born in Godmanchester in 1894, the son of George and Rhoda Wilkin and was resident in Leagrave, Luton. Beds.
Picture courtesy of his nephew George Wilkin
15282 Private
Charles Witherell
5th Bn. Royal Berkshire Regiment
22nd November 1915, aged 35.
Panel 93 to 95.
Husband of Amelia Witherall, of 24, Finch Court, Reading.
Picture courtesy of grandson Bob Witherell
Charles Witherell
5th Bn. Royal Berkshire Regiment
22nd November 1915, aged 35.
Panel 93 to 95.
Husband of Amelia Witherall, of 24, Finch Court, Reading.
Picture courtesy of grandson Bob Witherell
Second Lieutenant
Harold Vivian Woodford
8th Bn. Royal Berkshire Regiment
13th October 1915, aged 22.
Panel 93 to 95.
Younger son of the late Charles Morris Woodford, C.M.G., and of Florence Margaret Woodford, of Bowshotts Cottage, West Grinstead, Sussex.
Harold Vivian Woodford
8th Bn. Royal Berkshire Regiment
13th October 1915, aged 22.
Panel 93 to 95.
Younger son of the late Charles Morris Woodford, C.M.G., and of Florence Margaret Woodford, of Bowshotts Cottage, West Grinstead, Sussex.
Dedications
11997 Private Lewis Tropman, M. M., 1st Bn. Gloucestershire Regiment, 18th April 1918, aged 38.
Remembered by great nephew, Alan Webb
6765 Private Peter Ward, 2nd Bn. The Scottish Rifles ( Cameronians), 25th September 1915, aged 38.
Remembered by his Great Grandson Darryl Porrino
11997 Private Lewis Tropman, M. M., 1st Bn. Gloucestershire Regiment, 18th April 1918, aged 38.
Remembered by great nephew, Alan Webb
6765 Private Peter Ward, 2nd Bn. The Scottish Rifles ( Cameronians), 25th September 1915, aged 38.
Remembered by his Great Grandson Darryl Porrino
