Private 21307 Thomas Dingsdale
Regiment/Unit: South Lancashire Regiment - 11th Bn.
Theatre of War: Home
Theatre of War First Served: (1) France
Date Entered Therein: 06/11/1915
Age at death: 22
Date of death: 1st of January 1920
Born: St Helens, Lancs
Resided: St Helens, Lancs
Burial / Memorial: St Helens Cemetery - Sec 38 / Grave 405 CE
BMD details:
Buried 07/01/1920
Family details:
Son of Samuel and Sarah Dingsdale, of 121, Park Rd., Parr, St. Helens. Thomas was single and employed as a 'Wagoner' when he enlisted on 22/01/1915.
Census details:
1901 - 4 years old Thomas is living at 8, Carnarvon Street, Thatto Heath, St Helens with his parents Samuel (37), Sarah E (40) and four siblings: Margaret (14), Samuel (12), Mary (10), Frances (6). 1911 - Sees 13 years old Thomas living at 121, Park Road, Parr, St Helens with his parents Samuel (47), Sarah E (49) and six siblings: Margaret (24), Samuel (22), Mary (20), Frances (15), Lilly (8), Annie (6).
Notes:
G.S.W / Shrapnel wounds of back/spine (paraplegia).
G.S.W / Shrapnel wounds of back/spine (paraplegia).
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[caption]The headstone of Private Thomas Dingsdale at St Helens Cemetery
(Photo courtesy of Jeff Keenan)[/caption]
The Silver War Badge rolls show that Thomas enlisted on 22nd January 1915 and was discharged on 11th October 1917 as a result of his wounds.
