Soldier Record
Thomas James Oliver
Contributed by: Gill Lewis, on 2008-11-07
| Rank | |
|---|---|
| First Name | Thomas James |
| Surname | Oliver |
| Year of Birth | 1897 |
| Year of Death | 1916 |
| Regiment | Royal Hampshire Regiment |
| Place of Wartime Residence | Basingstoke, Hampshire |
Thomas James's Story
My great uncle Tom was killed in action on 15th October 1916 at the Battle of the Somme. He was with the 2nd Royal Hampshire Regiment. His brother William (Bill) was also in WW1 but survived. My Father uncovered some of his effects recently. These included a couple of letters home to his family, his medals and his paybook, (still covered in dried mud).
Private Thomas James Oliver (3/3829 2nd Royal Hampshire Regiment) was the eldest son of William and Thirza (nee Oates) Oliver.
His brothers were William, b 1899 and Charles (my Grandfather) b 24/03/1901. His two sisters were Beatrice b 1903 and Cicely b 1906.
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