Private Thomas H Locke-East Lancashire Regiment

[Katie]

I have this soldier who was reported to have been killed cant find him on CWGC

East Lancashire Regiment
Locke
235189
Thomas H
Private
Bootle
Killed
NO RECORD

Date of list: 11th-September-1917

[MaryA]

[daggers]

There is a medal index card for this man, showing award of BWM &Victory medals, but nothing about his death. No date of entry into theatre of war, which usually means after 1915.
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[Katie]

So frustrating I think he is also on Bootle War Memorial

[Katie]

Hi Daggers the soldiers published in that list were killed on or about 31st July 1917. There was another soldier from the same regiment also killed:- see below. I think I will have to access the Battalion Diaries see how many of the 2nd were killed.

2nd Battalion East Lancashire Regiment
Ellis
235179
William
Private
Liverpool
31st July 1917
Killed
Son of Philip James Ellis and Catherine Ellis, 15, Solon Street, Edge Hill. Husband of Margaret Ellis, of 19, Aigburth Rd., Lark Lane, Liverpool.

Date of list: 11th-September-1917