Diane4112 Posted 19 January , 2017 Share Posted 19 January , 2017 Hi trying to find records of my great grandfather who was killed in action on the 23 October 1914. I understand that he was awarded the DCM and mentioned in despatches any help would be greatley appreciated. I did find out that his memorial is in the Le TOURET war cemetary. Diane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tullybrone Posted 19 January , 2017 Share Posted 19 January , 2017 (edited) Hi, From his medal index card - freely available on Ancestry - he landed in France with 2nd Battalion 14th August 1914 and died of wounds 23rd October 1914. His DCM award was published in the London Gazette of 6th November 1914. His campaign medals were issued to NOK in 1970 having been returned unissued in 1921. I presume his DCM would've been presented to his widow/family in 1915. I'm sure a member with LG knowledge will turn up his DCM citation. Steve Y Edited 19 January , 2017 by tullybrone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPT Posted 19 January , 2017 Share Posted 19 January , 2017 Welcome Diane, Your man has some service papers surviving, which I found on Findmypast. He enlisted in April 1903, aged 23. Entry in LG for MID - https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/29001/supplement/10544/data.pdf CWGC - http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/859496/FORD, THOMAS SDGW; First name(s) THOMAS Last name FORD Service number 7409 Rank PRIVATE Regiment Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) Battalion 2nd Battalion. Birth place LEEDS Residence NEWTOWN, YORKS Enlistment place LEEDS Death year 1914 Death day 23 Death month 10 Cause of death Died of wounds From the Leeds Mercury in November 1914 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diane4112 Posted 19 January , 2017 Author Share Posted 19 January , 2017 Thank you both for taking time to help very much appreciated. Diane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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