the Mystery of Thomas Langley Williams

[GEORGE HIGHTON]

Thomas Langley Williams joined up as a private and ended up a 2nd Lieutenant his no's. were 5260 and 356659 he was killed in action 1st Sept. 1918 the family have a Dead Mans Penny given to them can anyone find his regiments one was the Liverpool Scottish we think the other was the Kings. ? where was he killed ? where did he
serve ? can anyone help Please

Regards George

[dickiesam]

Hi,
There is an entry in the GRO War Deaths Index which suggests there could be a death certificate..
Death: WILLIAMS, Thomas L
Unit: King's (Liverpool Regiment)
Rank: Temporary 2nd Lieutenant
Year: 1918
Volume: O.16
Page: 297
Record source: GRO War Death Army Officers Indices (1914 to 1921)

[Bertieone]

Probate,
Thomas Langley Williams, 46 The Woodlands, Birkenhead.
KLR Died 1, Sept, 1918, near Reincourt, Arras, France,
Administration with Will, 16 May, Thomas Henry Williams, brewers Manager,

£176 17s 3d.

[daggers]

Commonwealth War Graves Commission:
WILLIAMS, T L Rank: Second Lieutenant Date of Death: 01/09/1918
Regiment/Service: The King's (Liverpool Regiment) 1st Bn.
Grave Reference I. H. 3. Cemetery QUEANT ROAD CEMETERY, BUISSY


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[GEORGE HIGHTON]

Thank you everyone my friend will be happy

[Katie]

Some entries from Wounded Rank and File list

14th-Sept-1916
King's Liverpool Regiment
Private
Thomas L
5260
Williams
Birkenhead
Wounded
He will have been wounded on or about 9th August 1916