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The MiddlesbroughRoll of Honour of the Great War

Names “T”

Compiled by Robert Coulson (1952 – 2008)

In the years 1914-1918 thousands of Middlesbrough men and women served theircountry in a time of hardship, stress and suffering both for the troops on thebattlefronts and those left at home.After the Armistice in November of 1918 handsome memorial tablets and plaquesrecalling the fallen were erected in the works, shops and churches of theMiddlesbrough area.At this time a committee was formed to consider the question of a war memorialfor the town as a whole to remember the citizens who had laid down their lives.In the words of the committee,

“We recognise the splendid sacrifice made by our men and we desire that ourchildren and our children’s’ children should hear the story and share in theinspiration which such sacrifice will always give”.

The response of the townspeople resulted in the fine cenotaph of Aberdeengranite and the wall of Portland stone containing the bronze panels with thenames of the fallen that we see today at the entrance to Albert Park.The memorial works were completed at a cost of approximately £17,000 and thepeople of the town attended in their thousands for the dedication and unveilingceremony which took place on November 11th 1922.

This roll of honour contains close to 3500 names of the fallen who are rememberedon the memorial and also those whose names were put forward by their familiesafter the unveiling ceremony.

I felt it fitting that as the centenary of the onset of the Great War approaches Ishould try and add a little information on those remembered and the actions inwhich they laid down their lives.

I would just add that much as I regret it, details on some of theses brave people isnot available due to the passage of time but their names will still appear in the textas they do on the memorial panels.

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Finally just a few points to consider,

It will be noticed that on some of the entries no Middlesbrough connection may beobvious, indeed the person appears to have come from well outside the area oreven the country.It must be remembered that it was the townspeople who put the names forwardfor inclusion and as an example a relation who stayed with the family in the townoccasionally, could well appear after his family took the trouble to forward thename.

Middlesbrough was a thriving centre of industry at the time and a person may wellhave been employed in the town before hostilities and had their name included byworkmates.

Serving under an alias is also quite common and although sometimes used to covercriminal activity, was normally just a person keen to serve but underage and usinganother identity.Also a mother who had taken another man’s name might have offspring whopreferred to serve using their natural father’s name.

Double entries for the same name also appear quite a few times, for example,Samuel Alder and S Alder.I believe they are one and the same person named twice as a result of a largefamily with different branches putting the name forward twice.

The person will appear in the listing as named on the memorial with any variationsin spelling and second names being included in the text.

It will be noticed that some entries begin “I believe this to be”.These are people who to the best of my judgement are those named but can notbe 100% certain. They are included with the best intentions and if a mistake ismade I make my apologies in advance.

Robert Henry Coulson died on 8 November 2008. His papers weredonated to the Green Howards Museum in Richmond, and the workbelow comes from these papers.

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Taggart, James Robert.

Born in Middlesbrough, James Robert Taggart enlisted in the town to serve with the1st battalion of the King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry.Private Taggart was killed in heavy fighting at the village of Dourlers during the Battleof the Sambre on November 7th 1918 at the age of 19.He is buried close to where he fell in Dourlers Communal Cemetery Extension just offthe Mauberge to Avesnes-sur-Helpe road.James Taggart was the son of Wilson and Rose Ann Taggart of 34 High Gosford Streetin Middlesbrough.

Tait, George.

George Tait enlisted in Middlesbrough for war service with the 4th battalion of theYorkshire Regiment.Private Tait was killed in actions close to the Trou-Bayard to Le Point Mortier roadduring the Battle of the Lys on April 10th 1918.His grave can be visited today in Croix-Du-Bac British Cemetery in the village ofSteenwerck to the south west of Armentieres.

Tate, Stanley Jefferson.

Born and living in Middlesbrough, Stanley Jefferson Tate enlisted in Richmond intothe 2nd battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment.Private Tate was killed in actions close to Fleurbaix at the age of 23 on February 18th

1915.The son of Middlesbrough couple Michael and Elizabeth Tate his grave lies in RationFarm Military Cemetery in the south eastern outskirts of Armentieres.

Tate, Walter.

Walter Tate was Darlington born and enlisted in Middlesbrough for service with theRoyal Army Service Corps before transferring to the 12th battalion of theNorthumberland Fusiliers.Private Tate was killed in fighting at Mametz Wood during the Somme offensive onJuly 12th 1916 at the age of 21.The son of John George and Emma Tate of 119 Borough Road East in Middlesbroughhis name is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial on the Somme.

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Taylor, Albert.

Born at Tipton in Staffordshire and enlisting in York, Albert Taylor was a member ofthe 5th battalion of the West Yorkshire Regiment.Private Taylor was killed in action during the 2nd Battle of Kemmel on April 25th 1918at the age of 37.He has no known grave and is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial to the northeast of Ypres in Belgium.

Taylor, Charles Frederick.

Charles Frederick Taylor was Middlesbrough born and served with the Royal Navy asa Stoker 1st Class aboard the destroyer HMS Narbrough.He perished aged 25 on January 12th 1918 when the Narbrough was wrecked onrocks off South Ronaldsay in the Orkneys during a violent blizzard.His name is remembered today on Southsea Common on the Portsmouth NavalMemorial.

Taylor, Charles John.

Enlisting in London with the Royal Fusiliers, Charles John Taylor then moved to the15th battalion of the King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry.Corporal Taylor was killed in fighting during the Advance in Flanders on August 16th

1918 aged 43.His grave can be seen in Aval Wood Military Cemetery situated five miles south westof the town of Bailleul.Charles Taylor was the son of Charles and Caroline M Taylor of Windsor and thehusband of Kate Taylor of 29 Diamond Road in Slough.

Taylor, Edward.

Edward Taylor was born in the St Hildas area of Middlesbrough where he enlistedwith the 1st battalion of the Coldstream Guards.Killed in actions at Hooge near Ypres, Private Taylor lost his life on November 18th

1914 and is remembered today on the Menin Gate Memorial in Ypres.

Taylor, Frederick.

London born and enlisting in Westminster, Frederick Taylor served with the 11th

battalion of the Essex Regiment.Private Taylor was wounded in actions at the Battle of Scherpenberg and died of hiswounds on April 29th 1918.His grave today can be seen in Arneke British Cemetery situated five miles northwest of Cassel.Frederick Taylor was the husband of Mrs E Taylor of 20 Kendall Street inMiddlesbrough.

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Taylor, Frederick John.

Frederick John Taylor was Middlesbrough born and enlisted to serve with the RoyalArmy Medical Corps in the town.Private Taylor died at home aged 26 on August 23rd 1918 and today lies in LinthorpeCemetery.Frederick Taylor was the son of Mrs Mary Ann Taylor and the late Mr Charles Taylorof 167 Newport Road in Middlesbrough.

Taylor, Herbert.

Born at Brierley Hill and enlisting in Middlesbrough, Herbert Taylor was a member ofthe 10th battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment.Private Taylor was killed in fighting at the Chalk Pit during the Battle of Loos onSeptember 28th 1915 and with no known grave is remembered on the LoosMemorial at Dud Corner Cemetery on the Lens to Bethune road.

Taylor, John Robert.

John Robert Taylor was born and enlisted in Middlesbrough into the 2nd battalion ofthe Yorkshire Regiment.Lance Corporal Taylor was killed in fighting close to Voormezeele on May 8th 1918aged 21 and is remembered today on the Tyne Cot Memorial on the PasschendaeleRidge.John Taylor was the son of Mary Jane Pearson, formerly Taylor of 126 Marsh Road inMiddlesbrough and the late Mr William Taylor.

Taylor, Thomas.

Middlesbrough born and enlisting in the town, Thomas Taylor did war service withthe 91st Brigade of the Royal Field Artillery.Sergeant Taylor was killed in action on July 1st 1916 aged 22 and today lies inVlamertinghe Military Cemetery close to Ypres in Belgium.Thomas Taylor was the son of Middlesbrough couple George and Margaret AnnTaylor.

Taylor, Thomas Kidd.

Thomas Kidd Taylor was Thornaby born and enlisted in Middlesbrough to join the 9th

battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment.Private Taylor lost his life in fighting at Battle Wood during the Battle of Messines onJune 7th 1917 at the age of 34.He has no known final resting place and is remembered on the Menin GateMemorial at Ypres in Belgium.

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Taylor, Vivian W.

Middlesbrough born and enlisting in the town, Vivian W Taylor was a member of the7th battalion of the Lincolnshire Regiment.Private Taylor was killed in fighting at the trench known as Pearl Alley during theBattle of the Somme on July 9th 1916 at the age of 20.His name is remembered today on the Thiepval Memorial set high above the oldSomme battlegrounds.

Taylor, William.

Able Seaman William Taylor served with the Anson battalion of the Royal NavalDivision and lost his life at the 3rd Battle of Krithia during the Gallipoli campaign onJune 4th 1915.With no known final resting place his name appears on the Helles Memorial at thesouthern tip of the Gallipoli peninsula.

Taylor, William Thomas.

Born in Stockton and enlisting in Middlesbrough, William Thomas Taylor joined theYorkshire Regiment before transferring to the 1/5th battalion of the Durham LightInfantry.Private Taylor was killed in actions at Mametz Wood during the Somme offensive onNovember 5th 1916 aged 23.His grave can be visited today in Warlencourt British Cemetery three miles southwest of Bapaume on the Somme.William Taylor was the son of Richard and Lucy Taylor of 53 Ernest Street inMiddlesbrough.

Taylor, Albert Victor.

Albert Victor Taylor was born in Middlesbrough where he enlisted to serve with the5th battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment.Private Taylor was killed in fighting at Triangle Wood on March 3rd 1917 at the age of19 and is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial on the Somme.Albert Taylor was the son of Thomas and Margaret Taylor of 123 Victoria Road inMiddlesbrough.

Teasdale, James.

I believe this to be James E Teasdale who enlisted in Newcastle into the1st Northumbrian Brigade of the Royal Field Artillery.Gunner Teasdale was killed in action on January 4th 1916 his grave today lying inBedford House Cemetery situated one and a half miles south of Ypres town centre inBelgium.

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Teasdale, Robert Henry.

Robert Henry Teasdale was Middlesbrough born and enlisted in the town for servicewith the 25th Divisional Signal Company of the Royal Engineers.Sapper Teasdale was killed in action on May 29th 1918 but his name is missing fromthe Commonwealth War Graves Commission listings and as such his burial placeremains unknown.

Teece, William Henry.

Born in North Ormesby and enlisting in West Hartlepool, William Henry Teece was amember of the 22nd battalion of the Durham Light Infantry.Private Teece was killed in action during the Battle of Rosieres on March 26th 1918 atthe age of 29.He has no known grave and his name appears on the Pozieres Memorial situatedalongside the Bapaume to Albert road on the Somme.

Telford, William.

William Telford was born in Sunderland and enlisted in Middlesbrough for warservice with the 6th battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment.Private Telford was killed in an attack on the Turkish line at Ismail Oglu Tepe duringthe Gallipoli campaign on August 22nd 1915 aged 21.His name is remembered today on the Helles Memorial at the southern tip of theGallipoli peninsula.William Telford was the son of Mr and Mrs W Telford of 27 Hill Street inMiddlesbrough.

Temple, George.

Born and enlisting in West Hartlepool, George Greenwell Temple did his war servicewith the 2nd battalion of the Durham Light Infantry.Private Temple was killed in action aged 22 on May 3rd 1917 and today lies inPhilosophe British Cemetery at Mazingarbe between Bethune and Lens.He was the son of Charles and Mary Jane Temple and husband of Jane Mott,formerly Temple of 5 Brook Street in West Hartlepool.

Templeton, Alexander.

Alexander Templeton was Middlesbrough born and enlisted in West Hartlepool intothe 2nd battalion of the Durham Light Infantry.Lance Corporal Templeton was killed in fighting at Hooge close to Ypres on August9th 1915 at the age of 32.The husband of Evelina Manuel, formerly Templeton of 19 Oak Street inMiddlesbrough his name is remembered today on the Menin Gate Memorial atYpres in Belgium.

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Theaker, Robert Brown.

Staithes born and enlisting in Middlesbrough, Robert Brown Theaker was a memberof the 12th battalion of the Northumberland Fusiliers.Wounded in action, Private Theaker died of his injuries on May 23rd 1916 and todaylies in Bois Guillaume Communal Cemetery in the north eastern suburbs of the cityof Rouen.

Theakston, John Henry.

John Henry Theakston was born in Middlesbrough enlisting in the town with the 5th

battalion of the Northamptonshire Regiment.Private Theakston was killed in action at the age of 20 on July 2nd 1918, his gravetoday being situated in Senlis Communal Cemetery Extension three miles north westof Albert on the Somme.John Theakston was the son of Frank and the late Emma Theakston of 23 LevenStreet, Newport in Middlesbrough.

Theakston, James Fergus.

Enlisting in Middlesbrough, Newcastle born James Fergus Theakston joined the WestYorkshire Regiment before transferring to the 13th battalion of the NorthumberlandFusiliers.Private Theakston was wounded in fighting during the 1st Battle of the Scarpe, Arrasoffensive and died of his injuries aged 22 on April 22nd 1917.His grave can be visited today in Warlincourt Halte British Cemetery situated off themain road between Arras and Doullens.

Theakston, John W.

John W Theakston was Middlesbrough born enlisting with the Yorkshire Regiment inthe town before transferring to the 9th battalion of the Highland Light Infantry.Wounded in action during the German spring offensive, Private Theakston died of hiswounds at the age of 19 on March 28th 1918.Today his grave lies in Nine Elms British Cemetery just to the west of Poperinghe inBelgium.He was the son of John William and Elizabeth Theakston of Middlesbrough and thehusband of Elizabeth Theakston of 6 Harberton Bridge, South Circular Road in Dublin.

Thirkell, George William.

Born and enlisting in Middlesbrough, George William Thirkell was a member of the9th battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment.Private Thirkell was wounded in fighting at Polygon Wood during the Passchendaeleoffensive and died of his injuries on October 9th 1917 at the age of 21.The son of Thomas William and Gertrude Thirkell his grave can be visited today inBoulogne Eastern Cemetery on the French channel coast.

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Thomas, Fred.

Fred Thomas was a Leading Stoker in the Royal Navy serving aboard the light cruiserHMS Southampton.He perished aged 27 on May 31st 1916 during the Battle of Jutland when Germangunfire swept over HMS Southampton.Fred Thomas was the son of Moses and Mary Thomas of Middlesbrough and hisname is remembered today on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial on SouthseaCommon.

Thomas, George Llewellyn.

West Hartlepool born and enlisting in Middlesbrough, George Llewellyn Thomas wasa member of the 8th battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment.Private Thomas was killed in a 4-50pm attack on the village of Contalmaison duringthe Somme offensive on July 10th 1916 at the age of 24.With no known grave his name appears on the panels of the Thiepval Memorial onthe old Somme battlegrounds.

Thomas, A.

Alexander Thomas was born in the St Pauls area of Middlesbrough where he enlistedinto the Yorkshire Regiment later transferring to the 7th battalion of the BorderRegiment.Private Thomas was killed in action aged 37 just as the Passchendaele offensive wasdrawing to a close on November 19th 1917.He has no known final resting place, his name remembered on the Tyne CotMemorial on the Passchendaele Ridge.Alexander Thomas was the son of William and Sarah Thomas and the husband ofEmma Cox Rogers, formerly Thomas of 43 James Street in Thornaby.

Thomas, Jack.

I believe this to be a double entry for either John Alfred Thomas or John HenryThomas listed below.

Thomas, John Alfred.

John Alfred Thomas was Middlesbrough born enlisting in the town with the RoyalField Artillery where he served with the 69th Brigade Ammunition Column during thecampaign in Salonika.Corporal Thomas was wounded in action and died of his injuries aged 22 onNovember 23rd 1915, his name being remembered today on the Doiran Memorial setclose to Lake Doiran in northern Greece.John Thomas was the son of Mrs Fanny Thompson, formerly Thomas of 106 CostaStreet in Middlesbrough and the late Mr John Thomas.

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Thomas, John Henry.

Enlisting in his hometown of Middlesbrough, John Henry Thomas did war servicewith the 4th battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment.Private Thomas was killed in fighting on the Craonne Plateau on the Chemin desDames Ridge on May 27th 1918.With no known grave his name appears on the panels of the Soissons Memorial inthe town of Soissons sixty miles north east of Paris.

Thomas, Joseph.

Joseph Thomas was born in Middlesbrough and enlisted in the town to serve withthe 6th battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment.Corporal Thomas was killed in actions close to Cambrin on February 22nd 1918 andtoday lies in Cambrin Military Cemetery situated fourteen miles north of Arras.

Thomas, William.

Stockton born William Thomas enlisted in the town into the 6th battalion of theYorkshire Regiment.Private Thomas was killed in an attack on the Turkish trenches at Ismail Oglu Tepe onAugust 21st 1915 during the Gallipoli campaign.He has no known grave and his name is remembered today on the Helles Memorialat the southern tip of the Gallipoli peninsula.

Thomason, Thomas Christian.

Thomas Christian Thomason was born in Middlesbrough in1898 and on the town’smemorial roll is listed as serving aboard the SS Stryn.The ship was lost in 1918 but he was not amongst the casualties so I can only assumehe died at a later date but his name does not appear on the Commonwealth WarGraves Commission listings.

Thompson, Alfred.

Born in Middlesbrough, Alfred Thompson enlisted in the town with the Royal FieldArtillery.Serving with “A” Battery of the 46th Brigade, Driver Thompson was killed in action onMarch 21st 1918 during the German spring offensive.Having no known grave his name is remembered today on the Pozieres Memorial onthe roadside between Albert and Bapaume on the Somme.

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Thompson, Frederick James.

Private Frederick James Thompson was a member of the Royal Marine Light Infantryand during the Battle of Jutland was serving aboard HMS Invincible.He was killed aged just 18 on May 31st 1916 when Invincible blew up and sank aftertaking a hit from the SMS Lutzow.Frederick Thompson was the son of Henry and Margaret Thompson of 7 VictoriaRoad in Middlesbrough and is remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial onSouthsea Common.

Thompson, Frederick Sydney.

Born and enlisting in Middlesbrough, Frederick Sydney Thompson was a member ofthe 178th Siege Battery of the Royal Garrison Artillery.Gunner Thompson died on February 12th 1917 aged 36 and today lies in AubignyCommunal Cemetery Extension situated eight miles north west of Arras.Frederick Thompson was the son of Thomas and Elizabeth Thompson and thehusband of Mrs Flora Thompson of 188 Crescent Road in Middlesbrough.

Thompson, H.

Herbert Thompson was born and lived in Thornaby and enlisted in Middlesbroughinto the 13th battalion of the Durham Light Infantry.Wounded in action during the Battle of the Selle, Private Thompson died of hisinjuries aged 20 on October 23rd 1918.His grave can be visited today in Pommereuil British Cemetery in the village ofPommereuil situated two miles east of Le Cateau.Herbert Thompson was the son of Harriet Thompson of 20 Britannia Street inThornaby.

Thompson, Hy Abdale.

Born and living in Middlesbrough, Harry Abdale Thompson enlisted in Darlington forservice with the 18th battalion of the Durham Light Infantry.Lance Corporal Thompson was killed in an attack on the village of Serre on the firstday of the Battle of the Somme, July 1st 1916 at the age of 27.Harry Thompson is remembered today on the Thiepval Memorial overlooking the oldSomme battlefields.

Thompson, George Battison.

George Battison Thompson was Middlesbrough born and enlisted in Stockton withthe Royal Field Artillery.A member of the 25th Battery, 35th Brigade, Driver Thompson was killed in actionaged 33 on August 31st 1916 during the Somme offensive.His grave can be visited today in Quarry Cemetery in the village of Montauban sixmiles east of Albert on the Somme.

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Thompson, James.

Middlesbrough born and enlisting in the town, James Thompson was a member ofthe 2nd battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment.Private Thompson was killed in action aged 19 on October 22nd 1914 when a mass ofGerman infantry attacked the battalion’s line in front of Polygon Wood during the1st Battle of Ypres.James Thompson was the son of Mr James Thompson of 43 Calvert Street inMiddlesbrough and is remembered today on the Menin Gate Memorial at Ypres inBelgium.

Thompson, John James.

John James Thompson was born at Morpeth in Northumberland and enlisted inMiddlesbrough with the Grenadier Guards later transferring to the 1st battalion ofthe Welsh Guards.Private Thompson was wounded in actions during the Battle of Loos and died of hiswounds on September 30th 1915 at the age of 38.His grave can be seen today in Chocques Military Cemetery two miles north west ofBethune on the road to Lillers.John Thompson was the husband of Mrs Mary Jane Thompson of 21 Elm Street inMiddlesbrough.

Thompson, Joseph.

Enlisting in Middlesbrough into the 5th battalion of the Border Regiment, PrivateJoseph Thompson was killed in action on April 24th 1917 at the 2nd Battle of theScarpe, part of the Arras offensive.He has no known grave and is remembered on the Arras Memorial at the FaubourgD’Amiens Cemetery in Arras.

Thompson, Joseph Ian.

Joseph Iron Thompson as his name is recorded on the memorial rolls wasMiddlesbrough born and enlisted in the town for service with the 10th battalion ofthe Yorkshire Regiment.Private Thompson was killed in an attack on Shelter Wood during the Battle of theSomme on July 3rd 1916 at the age of 35.Remembered on the Thiepval Memorial he was the son of the late William andEmma Thompson and the husband of Ada Beatrice Thompson of 39 Lawport Street,Newport in Middlesbrough.

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Thompson, John Thomas.

A member of the 19th battalion Lancashire Fusiliers, Private John Thomas Thompsondied of wounds at home aged 31 on November 22nd 1919 and today lies in LinthorpeCemetery.John Thompson was the husband of Ethel Thompson and son of Mr and Mrs ThomasThompson of 12 Milbank Street in Middlesbrough.

Thompson, Leonard.

Leonard Thompson was born at Battersby in North Yorkshire and enlisted inMiddlesbrough into the Yorkshire Regiment before transferring to the 10th battalionof the King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry.Lance Corporal Thompson was killed in actions at the Battle of Morval during theSomme offensive on September 25th 1916 at the age of 24.With no known grave his name is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial to themissing of the Somme battles.

Thompson, Septimus.

Thompson, R.

Full name Samuel Renny Thompson was born in Workington enlisting inMiddlesbrough with the 11th battalion of the Northumberland Fusiliaers.Private Thompson was killed in an attack on Bailiff Wood during the Sommeoffensive on July 7th 1916 at the age of 29.Samuel Renny Thompson was the son of Ruth Moffat, formerly Thompson of 12 PineStreet in Cargo Fleet and the late George Roper Thompson, his name rememberedtoday on the Thiepval Memorial on the Somme.

Thompson, Ralph.

West Hartlepool born and enlisting in Middlesbrough, Ralph Thompson did his warservice with the 8th battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment.Private Thompson was wounded in actions close to Bazentin Le Petit Wood duringthe Battle of the Somme and died of his injuries aged 21 on September 29th 1916.His grave can be visited today in Dernancourt Communal Cemetery Extensionsituated two miles south of Albert on the Somme.

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Thompson, Thomas.

Thomas Thompson was Middlesbrough born and enlisted in the town into the RoyalField Artillery.Serving with “B” Battery of the 79th Brigade, Gunner Thompson was killed in actionaged 26 on May 19th 1918.He was the husband of Mrs A Thompson of 4 Nelson Place, Wellington Street inMiddlesbrough and today lies in Varennes Military Cemetery six miles from Albert inthe village of Varennes.

Thompson, T M.

Middlesbrough born and enlisting in the town, Thomas Maltby Thompson was amember of the 10th battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment.Private Thompson died in a hospital centre on December 10th 1916 aged 31 his gravetoday located in Wimereux Communal Cemetery three miles north of Boulogne onthe French channel coast.Thomas Thompson was the son of the late Thomas and Sarah Jane Thompson andthe husband of Annie S Thompson of 2 Customs Row in Cargo Fleet.

Thompson, William Isaac.

William Isaac Thompson was born in Middlesbrough where he enlisted to serve withthe 233rd Field Company of the Royal Engineers.Driver Thompson died at home on January 4th 1916 aged 18 and today his grave canbe seen in Linthorpe Cemetery.William Thompson was the son of David C and Ada J Thompson of 105 OrmesbyRoad in Middlesbrough.

Thompson, William Ian.

Born in Middlesbrough, William Ian Thompson enlisted in the town into the 14th

battalion of the Durham Light Infantry.Wounded in action, Private Thompson died of his injuries on February 27th 1916 andtoday lies in Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery situated seven miles west of Ypres inBelgium.

Thornburn, Tom.

Thomas Thornburn was Thornaby born and enlisted in Scarborough to serve with theRoyal Field Artillery.Gunner Thornburn was wounded in action with “C” Battery of the 187th Brigade anddied of his wounds aged 21 on July 30th 1917.His grave can be visited today in Godewaersvelde British Cemetery situated half waybetween Poperinghe and Hazebrouck.Thomas Thornburn was the son of Mr J Thornburn of 32 St Pauls Road inMiddlesbrough.

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Thornburn, Wm Hy.

Born in Driffield in Yorkshire, William Henry Thornburn enlisted in Middlesbroughinto the 7th battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment.Wounded in actions close to Flesquieres, Private Thornburn died of his wounds onDecember 31st 1917 at the age of 18.His grave today can be seen in St Sever Cemetery Extension situated two miles southof Rouen city centre.

Thornton, F.

I believe this to be Frank Thornton who was born at Cleasby in Yorkshire and enlistedin Northallerton for war service with the 4th battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment.Private Thornton was killed in fighting at Kemmel Shelters on July 10th 1916 at theage of 20 and today lies in Kemmel Chateau Military Cemetery situated five milessouth of Ypres in Belgium.Frank Thornton was the son of Robert and Eleanor Thornton of Stapleton nearDarlington.

Thornton, John Frederick.

Cardiff born and enlisting in Middlesbrough, John Frederick Thornton was a memberof the 4th battalion of the Grenadier Guards.The holder of the Military Medal, Guardsman Thornton was wounded in actions atThe Quadrilateral during the Somme offensive and died of his wounds aged 22 onSeptember 13th 1916.His grave can be visited today in La Neuville British Cemetery in the village of Corbieeight miles south west of Albert on the Somme.John Thornton was the eldest son of Elizabeth Jane and the late Frederick Thorntonof “Ashville” Acklam Road in Middlesbrough.

Thornton, Percy Maxman.

Percy Maxman Thornton was born in Sheffield and enlisted in Middlesbrough withthe South Staffordshire Regiment and then transferred to the 6th battalion of theLeicestershire Regiment.Lance Corporal Thornton was killed in action aged 19 on September 18th 1918 duringthe Battle of Epehy and today lies in Unicorn Cemetery in the village of Vendhuilesituated ten miles north of St Quentin.

Thornton, Samuel.

Born and living in Middlesbrough, Samuel Thornton joined the Durham Light Infantrybefore transferring to the 12th battalion of the South Staffordshire Regiment.Private Thornton died at the age of 40 on December 23rd 1916 and his grave can beseen today in Dernancourt Communal Cemetery Extension two miles to the south ofAlbert on the Somme.

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Thurlow, Alfred George.

Alfred George Thurlow was born in Middlesbrough where he enlisted for war servicewith the 2nd battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment.Private Thurlow was killed in actions during the Battle of Loos on September 26th

1915 at the age of 21 and having no known grave is remembered on the LoosMemorial at Dud Corner Cemetery on the Lens to Bethune road.Alfred Thurlow was the son of John Frederick and Rosanna Thurlow of NorthOrmesby.

Thursfield, J T.

North Ormesby born John Thomas Thursfield enlisted in Middlesbrough into the 5th

battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment.Private Thursfield was wounded in fighting close to Vermandovillers during theBattle of Rosieres and died of his injuries on March 28th 1918 aged 25.The son of John and Harriet Thursfield he has no known final resting place and isremembered on the Pozieres Memorial four miles north east of Albert on the road toBapaume.

Thurston, Burwood Jesse.

Burwood Jesse Thurston was born in Stoke Newington in London and enlisted inChelmsford with the Royal Engineers.Serving with the 23rd Signal Company, Corporal Thurston was killed in action at theage of 22 on June 1st 1917 and having no known grave is remembered today on theMenin Gate Memorial at Ypres in Belgium.

Thurston, Leonard.

Born in Stoke Newington and enlisting in Shoreditch in London, Leonard Thurstonserved with the 14th battalion of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers.Private Thurston was killed in action at the age of 23 on October 20th 1918 during theBattle of the Selle.The son of the late Bird and Jane Thurston he lies today in Montay CommunalCemetery half a mile north of the town of Le Cateau.

Tibbett, Thomas Herbert.

Thomas Herbert Tibbett was Middlesbrough born and enlisted in the town with the5th battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment.Private Tibbett was killed in fighting at Nepal Trench during the 2nd Battle of theScarpe on April 23rd 1917 at the age of 19.His grave can be seen today in Wancourt British Cemetery five miles south east ofArras in the village of Wancourt.Thomas Tibbett was the son of Matilda Tibbett of 10 Kendal Street inMiddlesbrough.

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Tiffen, John Edwin.

Born in the Edgbaston area of Birmingham, John Edwin Tiffen joined the 19th

battalion of the Lancashire Fusiliers in Middlesbrough.Wounded in action during the Battle of the Selle, Private Tiffen died of his injuriesaged 38 on October 19th 1918.His grave lies in Bucquoy Road Cemetery situated to the south of Arras on the roadto Ayette.John Tiffen was the husband of Annie Tiffen of 61 Park Lane in Middlesbrough.

Tighe, William Readman.

William Readman Tighe was North Ormesby born and enlisted in Middlesbroughwith the King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry before transferring to the 1/5th battalionof the Gloucestershire Regiment.Private Tighe was killed in fighting during the Battle of Cambrai on October 9th 1918at the age of 19.His grave can be visited today in Busigny Communal Cemetery Extension, six milessouth west of Le Cateau in the village of Busigny.

Timbury, Alfred.

Born in Motherwell in Scotland, Alfred Timbury enlisted in Middlesbrough for servicewith the 4th battalion of the Gordon Highlanders.Private Timbury was killed in action at the Battle of the Menin Road during thePasschendaele offensive on September 20th 1917.He has no known final resting place his name appearing on the panels of the TyneCot Memorial on the Passchendaele Ridge.

Timmins, Frank.

Frank Timmins was born in Middlesbrough where he enlisted for service with theRoyal Field Artillery.A member of “D” Battery, 295th Brigade, Gunner Timmins was wounded in actiondying of his injuries aged 24 on October 5th 1917.His grave today can be seen in Wimereux Communal Cemetery three miles north ofBoulogne in the small town of Wimereux.

Timney, Joseph.

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Tinkler, George.

George Tinkler was Middlesbrough born and enlisted in Athlone in Co Westmeathwith the 2nd battalion of the Leinster Regiment.Wounded in fighting at Hooge to the east of Ypres, Private Tinkler died of his injurieson August 15th 1915 at the age of 27.Today his grave lies in the Belgian town of Poperinghe to the west of Ypres inPoperinghe New Military Cemetery.George Tinkler was the son of Mr Thomas Tinkler of the Church Home, WellingtonStreet in Middlesbrough.

Tinmouth, Robert.

Sunderland born Robert Tinmouth served with the Merchant Navy as Mate aboardtheSS Ida Duncan.He perished aged 56 on January 31st 1917 when the Ida Duncan struck a mine andsank half a mile east of the South Gare Lighthouse in the Tees Bay.The name of Robert Tinmouth is remembered on the Tower Hill Memorial in TrinitySquare in London.

Toll, Henry Learmouth.

Henry Learmouth Toll was born in Middlesbrough where he enlisted into theYorkshire Regiment before transferring to the 6th battalion of the King’s OwnYorkshire Light Infantry.Private Toll was killed in fighting at the 1st Battle of the Scarpe during the Arrasoffensive on April 9th 1917 at the age of 19.His grave can be visited in Tilloy British Cemetery two miles south east of Arras in thevillage of Tilloy-les-Mofflaines.

Tolliday, J.

Double entry, see J W Tolliday listed below.

Tolliday, J W.

John William Tolliday was Middlesbrough born and enlisted in the town for servicewith the 12th battalion of the Durham Light Infantry.In front line trenches at Souchez, Lance Corporal Tolliday was killed in actionaged 32 on June 7th 1916.His grave can be seen today in Bois-de-Noulette British Cemetery five miles southeast of Bethune in the village of Aix-Noulette.John Tolliday was the son of John William and Margaret Tolliday and the husband ofMary Campbell Brown, formerly Tolliday of 18 Dudley Street in Middlesbrough.

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Tonkiss, J.

Middlesbrough born James Tonkiss served as a Petty Officer with the Ansonbattalion of the Royal Naval Division.He lost his life on May 6th 1915 aged 26 at the 2nd Battle of Krithia during the Gallipolicampaign and with no known grave is remembered on the Helles Memorial at thesouthern tip of the Gallipoli peninsula.James Tonkiss was the son of Mary Ann Tonkiss and the late James Tonkiss of4 Ayresome Park Road in Middlesbrough.

Toole, Arthur.

Arthur Toole enlisted in his hometown of Middlesbrough to join the 26th battalion ofthe Northumberland Fusiliers, the Tyneside Irish.Private Toole was killed in action attacking the village of La Boisselle on July 1st 1916at the age of 29 during the Battle of the Somme.His name is rememberd today on the Thiepval Memorial overlooking the old Sommebattlefields.

Topham, John.

Serving with the Royal Navy, South Bank born John Topham was an Able Seamanaboard HMS Paxton.He perished on May 20th 1917 aged just 18 when HMS Paxton operating as theQ-Ship Lady Patricia was torpedoed by U-46 one hundred miles west of Fastnet Rockoff the southern coast of Ireland.The son of the late Mr and Mrs Topham of South Bank, the name of John Topham isremembered on Portsmouth Naval Memorial on Southsea Common.

Townend, Charles.

Charles Townend was born in Grimsby and enlisted in Middlesbrough for war servicewith the 8th battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment.Private Townend was wounded in fighting in the Bois Grenier sector south ofArmentieres and died of his injuries aged 23 on November 14th 1915.His grave can be visited today in Erquinghem-Lys Churchyard Extension just to thewest of Armentieres.Charles Townend was the son of Charles and Clara Townend of 30 Derwent Street inMiddlesbrough and the husband of Maggie Wilson, formerly Townend of 27 LawsStreet in Middlesbrough.

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Townend, Joseph.

Middlesbrough born Joseph Frederick Townend, brother of Charles listed above, wasa member of the 5th battalion of the King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry.Private Townend was killed in actions during the Battle of the Marne on July 20th

1918 at the age of 19.His grave can be seen today in Bouilly Cross Roads Military Cemetery situated eightmiles to the west of Reims.Joseph Townend was the son of Charles and Clara Townend of 30 Derwent Street inMiddlesbrough.

Townsend, Jim.

James Townsend was born and lived in North Ormesby, enlisting in Middlesbroughto serve with the 7th battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment.Private Townsend was killed in fighting between Lesboeufs and Gueudecourt duringthe Somme offensive on November 5th 1916 at the age of 22.The son of Mr Major W Townsend and Mrs Mary J Townsend of 24 Harrison Street inNorth Ormesby his name is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial on the Somme.

Townsend, W T.

Townshend, Edwin Allan.

Edwin Allan Townshend was born at Stillington in County Durham and lived inMiddlesbrough where he enlisted into the 13th battalion of the Rifle Brigade.Rifleman Townshend was killed in fighting at the village of La Boisselle during theBattle of the Somme on July 10th 1916.Having no known final resting place his name appears on the Thiepval Memorial sethigh above the old Somme battlegrounds.

Towse, Alfred.

Middlesbrough born and enlisting in the town, Alfred Towse was a member of the2/5th battalion of the Duke of Wellington’s West Riding Regiment.Wounded in action during the Advance to Victory, Lance Corporal Towse died of hiswounds aged 23 on August 26th 1918.His grave can be seen today in Douchy-Les-Ayette British Cemetery seven milessouth of Arras on the road to Amiens.

Trainer, J W.

Triple entry, see John William Traynor listed below.

Trainor, John.

Triple entry, see John William Traynor listed below.

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Traynor, John William.

John William Traynor was born in Middlesbrough where he enlisted to serve with the13th battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment.Private Traynor was killed in action aged 20 on April 13th 1918 in fighting close to theBailleul road north of La Creche during the Battles of the Lys.He has no known grave and is remembered today on the Ploegsteert Memorialsituated south of Ypres on the road to Armentieres.John Traynor was the son of Esther Mary Shannon, formerly Traynor of 77 GladstoneStreet in Middlesbrough and the late Mr John Thomas Traynor.

Trenchard, George.

Born at Lockton in Staffordshire and living in Middlesbrough, George Trenchardenlisted in Hammersmith in London with the Royal Engineers.Serving with the 257th Tunneling Company, Sapper Trenchard was killed in action onAugust 12th 1917 and today lies in Coxyde Military Cemetery situated close to thevillage of Koksijde in Belgium.

Trevor, Percy.

Trewick, Daniel.

Middlesbrough born Daniel Trewick enlisted into the 5th battalion of the YorkshireRegiment in the town.Private Trewick was wounded in action and passed through the casualty clearingchain died of his wounds at home on April 29th 1918 aged just 18.The son of Mrs Bridget McCann of 33 Lincoln Street in Middlesbrough his gravetoday lies in St Josephs Roman Catholic Cemetery in North Ormesby.

Trigg, Albert.

Albert Trigg was born and lived in Middlesbrough and enlisted in Richmond for warservice with the 2nd battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment.Corporal Trigg was killed in actions at the Battle of Neuve Chapelle on March 11th

1915 at the age of 23.Having no known grave his name is remembered on the Le Touret Memorial situatedon the south side of the Bethune to Armentieres road.

Trigg, Arthur.

Born and living in Middlesbrough, Arthur Trigg enlisted in Newcastle to join the1st battalion of the Durham Light Infantry.On war service in India, Private Trigg died aged 25 on May 26th 1915 his name beingremembered on the Delhi Memorial at India Gate in the city of Delhi.Arthur Trigg was the son of Mr George Thomas Trigg and Mrs Sarah Trigg of38 Carter Street in Middlesbrough.

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Trigg, Harry.

Harry Trigg brother of Arthur listed above was born in Middlesbrough where heenlisted to serve with the 2nd battalion of the Durham Light Infantry.Wounded in action during the Battle of St Quentin, Private Trigg died of his woundson March 21st 1918 at the age of 24.His grave can be seen today in Bancourt British Cemetery two miles east of Bapaumeon the road to Bertincourt.Harry Trigg was the son of Mr George Thomas Trigg and Mrs Sarah Trigg of38 Carter Street in Middlesbrough.

Trodden, John.

Born in Newcastle, John Trodden was working as a labourer in Canada before theonset of war.He enlisted under the surname of Burns to serve with the Central Ontario Regimentof the Canadian infantry on December 16th 1915 at New Westminster in BritishColumbia.Private Trodden/Burns was killed during the capture of the Vimy Ridge on April 9th

1917 aged 37 and today lies in Bois-Carre British Cemetery in the village of Thelus onVimy Ridge.He was the son of Patrick and the late Margaret Trodden of Newholland, Keady inCounty Armagh but listed his next of kin as Mr J Burns with an addition to also notifyMr T Sayers of 5 Brook Street in Middlesbrough in the event of his death.

Trott, James.

James Trott was born in Dumbarton in Scotland enlisting in Middlesbrough forservice with the 9th battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment.Private Trott was killed in actions between Stirling Castle and Sanctuary Wood duringthe Passchendaele offensive on September 19th 1917 at the age of 25.The son of James and Jessie W Trott of 7 Coltman Street in North Ormesby he has noknown grave and is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial to the north east ofYpres in Belgium.

Trousdale, Abraham Herbert.

Stokesley born Abraham Herbert Robertson Trousdale worked for the LabourDepartment of the Board of Trade before enlisting in Middlesbrough into the 15th

battalion of the London Regiment, the Civil Service Rifles.Attached to the 17th battalion of the King’s Royal Rifle Corps, Private Trousdale waswounded in actions at the Battle of Pilckem and died of his injuries on August 9th

1917 aged 25.The son of Mrs M Trousdale of 163 Albert Road in Middlesbrough his grave can beseen today in Etaples Military Cemetery situated fifteen miles south of Boulogne onthe French channel coast.

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Trowsdale, Bertie.

Bertie Trowsdale was Middlesbrough born and enlisted in the town into the 5th

battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment.Private Trowsdale was killed in fighting at Nepal Trench during the 2nd Battle of theScarpe on April 21st 1917 at the age of 19.Remembered today on the Arras Memorial at the Faubourg D’Amiens Cemetery inArras, Bertie Trowsdale was the son of William and Elizabeth Trowsdale of64 St Pauls Road in Middlesbrough.

Truefitt, Tom.

Middlesbrough born Tom Truefitt enlisted in the town for his war service with theRoyal Field Artillery.A member of “C” Battery, 47th Brigade, Gunner Truefitt died of wounds received inaction on August 27th 1915 at the age of 21.His grave can be visited today in Ypres Reservoir Cemetery situated just to the northwest of the town centre of Ypres in Belgium.Tom Truefitt was the son of John Thomas and Elizabeth Ann Truefitt of 12 MillfieldRoad in North Ormesby.

Tudor, Harry.

I believe this to be John Henry Tudor listed below.

Tudor, Charles.

Born and enlisting in Middlesbrough, Charles Tudor was a member of the 9th

battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment.Sergeant Tudor was killed in fighting at Battle Wood during the Battle of Messines onJune 7th 1917 aged 29.He has no known final resting place and is remembered on the panels of the MeninGate Memorial at Ypres in Belgium.Charles Tudor was the son of Mr and Mrs J H Tudor and the husband of Alice MaudCouchman, formerly Tudor of 16 Dean Street in Middlesbrough.

Tudor, John Henry.

John Henry Tudor was born in Middlesbrough and enlisted in the town for servicewith the 6th battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment.Sergeant Tudor was killed in action aged 22 in fighting at Hessian Trench and StuffRedoubt during the Battle of the Somme on September 28th 1916.With no known grave his name appears on the Thiepval Memorial overlooking theold Somme battlefields.

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Tudor, J.

Again I believe this to be John Henry Tudor listed above.

Tuffs, Herbert.

Herbert Tuffs was born in Sheffield and enlisted in Middlesbrough into the 2nd

battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment.Private Tuffs was wounded in actions south west of Rouge de Bout and died of hiswounds aged 28 on May 21st 1915.His grave can be visited today in Wimereux Communal Cemetery three miles northof Boulogne in the small town of Wimereux.Herbert Tuffs was the son of Mr and Mrs Tuffs of 23 Bulmer Street in Middlesbroughand the husband of Florrie Tuffs of 19 Bulmer Street in Middlesbrough.

Tully, Arthur.

Correctly named Arthur Tuley, he was born at Thornthwaite near Knaresborough andenlisted in Middlesbrough with the 6th battalion of the Seaforth Highlanders.Private Tuley was killed in actions during the Battle of St Quentin at the age of 30 onMarch 23rd 1918.The brother of John Tuley of Thornthwaite his name is remembered on the ArrasMemorial at the Faubourg D’Amiens Cemetery in Arras.

Tupman, Robert Henry.

Robert Henry Tupman was Middlesbrough born enlisting in the town to serve withthe 6th battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment.Private Tupman was killed in an attack on the German position known as the “WhiteHouse” during the Passchendaele offensive on August 29th 1917 aged 35.With no known final resting place Robert Tupman is remembered on the Tyne CotMemorial on the Passchendaele Ridge.

Tupman, Thomas.

Born and enlisting in Middlesbrough, Thomas Tupman was a member of “A” Battery,187th Brigade of the Royal Field Artillery.Bombardier Tupman was killed in actions during the Passchendaele offensive aged27 on September 25th 1917.His grave can be seen today in Klein-Vierstraat British Cemetery situated four milessouth west of Ypres in Belgium.He was the son of Middlesbrough couple Alice and the late Thomas Tupman andhusband of Elizabeth Jones, formerly Tupman of 35 Unthank Street inMiddlesbrough.

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Turley, Edward.

Edward Turley was born in Middlesbrough and served with the Merchant Navy as aDonkeyman aboard the SS Arrival.He died after the conclusion of the war on January 12th 1919 at the age of 27 andtoday lies in Oostende New Communal Cemetery in the Belgian seaside town ofOstend.Edward Turley was the son of Mrs Emma Bird, formerly Turley and the late MatthewTurley and the husband of Mrs Harriet Turley of 9 Mineral Street in Middlesbrough.

Turley, J.

I believe this to be Sapper J T Turley who served with the 297th Railway Company ofthe Royal Engineers.He died on June 25th 1920 and is buried in Stockton’s Oxbridge Lane Cemetery.

Turley, Joseph Richard.

Correctly named Joseph Turnley, he served in the Merchant Navy as an Able Seamanaboard the Limerick registered SS Coonagh.He perished on March 15th 1917 when the Coonagh was lost in the English Channeland is remembered on the Tower Hill Memorial in Trinity Square in London.He was the son of Mrs Turnley of 95 Commercial Street in Middlesbrough.

Turley, H.

Turnbull, Henry.

Henry Turnbull was Middlesbrough born and enlisted in the town for war servicewith the 12th battalion of the West Yorkshire Regiment.Private Turnbull was wounded in fighting close to the village of Longueval during theSomme offensive dying of his wounds on July 23rd 1916.His grave can be visited today in Carnoy Military Cemetery six miles south east of thetown of Albert on the Somme.

Turner, E.

Middlesbrough born and enlisting in the town, Edward Turner was a member of the9th battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment.Sergeant Turner was killed in fighting at Battle Wood during the Battle of Messineson June 7th 1917 at the age of 32.The son of Edward and Emma Turner of 1 Ayresome Grange Road in Middlesbroughhe is remembered today on the Menin Gate Memorial at Ypres in Belgium.

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Turner, George W.

George William Turner was born in Gateshead and enlisted in Middlesbrough withthe Yorkshire Regiment before transferring to the 9th battalion of the King’s OwnYorkshire Light Infantry.Private Turner was killed in actions at the 1st Battle of the Scarpe, Arras offensive onApril 9th 1917.His grave today lies in Cojeul British Cemetery at St Martin-sur-Cojeul to the southeast of Arras.

Turner, John James.

Born on May 12th 1896, he enlisted in Middlesbrough with the Yorkshire Regimenton September 17th 1915 and then transferred to “B” Company of the 50th battalionof the Machine Gun Corps.The holder of the Military Medal, Corporal Turner died of intestinal catarrh aged 22on August 11th 1918.Originally buried in Quincy Cemetery his body was exhumed on January 9th 1923 andtoday he lies in Vauxbuin French National Cemetery three miles south west ofSoissons on the Aisne.

Turner, William.

William Turner was born in Middlesbrough where he enlisted for war service withthe 9th battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment.Private Turner was killed in an attack on Horseshoe Trench during the Battle of theSomme on July 5th 1916.The son of Mr Edwin Turner his name is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial tothe missing of the Somme.

Turpin, R A.

Tutill, H.

Harry Tutill was born in York and enlisted in the village of Flaxton to join with the 9th

battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment.Wounded in action, Private Tutill passed through the casualty clearing chain and diedof his wounds at home on July 31st 1916 aged 20.His grave can be seen today in All Saints Churchyard at Huntington situated threemiles north east of York.

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Tweddle, Stephen.

Born in Middlesbrough, Stephen Tweddle joined the 4th battalion of the YorkshireRegiment in the town.Private Tweddle was wounded in actions at the Butte de Warlencourt during theSomme offensive and died of his injuries on November 12th 1916.His grave can be visited in Dernancourt Communal Cemetery Extension situatedthree miles south of Albert on the Somme.

Tweddle, Ernest.

Ernest Tweddle lived in Middlesbrough but was born in Skipton in Yorkshire wherehe enlisted with the Yorkshire Regiment before transferring to the 8th battalion ofthe Durham Light Infantry.Private Tweddle died aged 20 on September 29th 1918 and today lies in GlageonCommunal Cemetery Extension eight miles south east of Avesnes-sur-Helpe.Ernest Tweddle was the son of James B and Esther M Tweddle of 46 Crescent Road inMiddlesbrough.

Tweedy, William.

West Hartlepool born and enlisting in Middlesbrough, William Tweedy was amember of the 2nd battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment.Private Tweedy was killed in action attacking the village of Montauban on the firstday of the Battle of the Somme July 1st 1916 aged 31.The husband of Mrs Janet Tweedy of 1 Rose Street in Middlesbrough his name isremembered on the memorial to the Somme missing at Thiepval.

Tye, Arthur.

Arthur Tye was born in Middlesbrough and served with the Royal Navy aboardHMS Bulwark as a Stoker 1st Class.He died aged 27 on November 26th 1914 when docked at Sheerness in KentHMS Bulwark suffered an internal explosion in the magazine with only 15 of the 700crew surviving the blast.Arthur Tye was the son of Middlesbrough couple William and Rebecca Tye and thehusband of Hannah Elizabeth Tye of 40 Longford Street in Middlesbrough and isremembered today on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial on Southsea Common.

Tye, Charles.

I believe this to be Ipswich born Charles Tye who served with the 9th battalion of theSuffolk Regiment.Corporal Tye was killed in an attack on the German position known as TheQuadrilateral on September 16th 1916 aged 26 during the Somme offensive.The son of John and Kate Tye of 102 Charlton Street, Collyhurst in Manchester,Charles Tye is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial on the Somme.

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Tyler T W.

Thomas William Tyler was Sheffield born and enlisted in Middlesbrough with theDurham Light Infantry before transferring to the Teesside Pioneers, the 12th

battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment.Private Tyler was killed in fighting close to Strazeele during the Battles of the Lys onApril 11th 1918 at the age of 20.He has no known grave and is remembered on the Ploegsteert Memorial to thesouth of Ypres on the road to Armentieres.

Tyson, William.

Tyson, Frederick William.