Soldier Record
Thomas Grainger
Contributed by: Philippa Taylor, on 2008-11-11
| Rank | |
|---|---|
| First Name | Thomas |
| Surname | Grainger |
| Year of Birth | 1892 |
| Year of Death | 1916 |
| Regiment | Durham Light Infantry |
| Place of Wartime Residence | Bishop Auckland, Durham |
Thomas's Story
Thomas was killed on the 5th November 1916 at Butte de Warlencourt on the Somme whilst serving with the 1st/6th Battalion Durham Lights, he enlisted in Bishop Auckland. Thomas is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial. As a family we have never seen a photo of Thomas, as his only daughter was only 6 months old when he was killed
No additional memories have been submitted