CQMS 899 Thomas Duffy DCM & Bar

[Tim Bell]

CQMS Duffy served overseas with 1st Bttn.  He was Mentioned in Despatches 3 times and awarded the MM and DCM and Bar, as well as the Russian Cross of St George.
Thomas was discharged on 31/3/1919, with a Disability Pension cause n/k.
Thomas died from perotinitis in Oldham Infirmary on 14/7/1919.  He is buried in greenacres cemetery.C2.74.
Parents Patrick and Ellen (Stepmother), 19 Bridgwater St, Oldham. Pension awarded.
Edit for cause of death. Credit Oldham Chronicle

[Tim Bell]

I can find no evidence of cause of death or discharge for this brave soldier.  I have found some recognition in Press Reports. All courtesy British Library National Newspaper Archive