New to site - help with Pte J C Tantrum 7th Seaforth Highlanders 1915

[Palestine1948]

Hi - I have just come across the forum and looks like enough information here to keep me busy for years hope to be an active and regular member.

At the moment I am trying to find out anything I can regarding S/6297 Pte. James Crompton Tantrum 7th Bn Seaforth Highlanders. I have a copy of his MIC and know he served in France from 14/10/1915. He is listed as having died on 25/11/1915. I am guessing he might have been wounded during the fighting during the Battle of Loos.

Does anybody have a copy of Soldiers Died for the Seaforths and if so could they please check for me?

I would be greatful for any information as I would love to be able to fill out what brief deatils I have for this man.

Many thanks.

[ralphjd]

SDGW = born and enlisted Longton Staffs died of wounds.Ralph.

[ralphjd]

Born 1895 son of George and Mary, a potters mould maker in 1911.

[Palestine1948]

Thanks for that rjaydee. I did'nt think I would get a reply so fast, its great to know a bit more about him. I hadn't realised how old he was either.

[sotonmate]

7 Seaforths War Diary from May 1915 is under WO95/1765 at the National Archives. Not digital.

You can get a good read about the Battle of Loos from the Long Long Trail at top left of this page:

http://www.1914-1918.net/bat13.htm

7SH were part of 26 Brigade of 9 Division,so that you know when you come across mentions in the text.

[Palestine1948]

Thanks - have now had a look at the Long Long Trail for details on Loos. Appreciate the help.

[Malcolm]

You can also get the 9th Division history from Naval and Military Press and his Scottish National War Memorial entry is

Surname TANTRUM Firstname James Service Number S/6297 Date Death 25/11/1915 Decoration Place of birth Longton Staffs Other 7th Bn. SNWM roll THE SEAFORTH HIGHLANDERS Rank Pte Theatre of death F.& F.

Aye

Malcolm

[centurion]

Would that all tantrums were Private Tantrums - we get the occasional Major Tantrum on the forum

[BottsGreys]

For what it's worth, James' brother Thomas enlisted at Longton 7 January 1915. He served first as No. 1631 in the 3rd (Reserve) Battn, North Staffs. On 4 May 1915 he transferred to the 1st York & Lancs., as No. 20163. Finally, he transferred to the 83rd Company, MGC, on 1 August 1916, with No. 49154. He was a 25-year-old coal miner, married (Martha), 3 children, living on Meir Lane in Meir, Staffordshire.

There are 40 pages of his service record on Ancestry.com

Chris

[Palestine1948]

Thanks for that everyone much appreciated. This site really is amazing!