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Pte 301978 Thomas Tighe u

Started by Tim Bell, December 18, 2019, 07:58:37 PM

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Tim Bell

Pte Tighe had previously been discharged from the RAMC when he re-enlisted and served overseas in 1/8th Bttn, after 1915. He has an extensive medical and disciplinary record.  He was transferred to Class P (He had been a miner) 29/8/1918 and received a Pension.  Thomas died from Chronic Alcoholism on 27/2/1920.  His widow, Martha Ann was refused a Pension. 1 Kays Yard, Vaudrey St, Stalybridge.
age 37
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