Further Information on this Memorial for:
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| Memorial Ref. |
8559 |
| Surname |
Powlesland |
| Initials |
Thomas |
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| Date of Death |
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| Age |
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| Place of Death |
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| Remarks |
Thomas was born in South Tawton and lived at North Wyke. He was the husband of F. A. Powlesland who, at the time of his enlistment was living at Rowden Mills, Sampford Courtenay and later moved to High St., North Tawton.
Thomas was in Canada at the start of the war, working as a farm labourer, and enlisted with the Canadian Over-seas Expeditionary Force at Sewell Camp on 9th August 1915. A copy of his Attestation Paper is filed in the South Zeal and District Local History Society Archive.
At the time of his enlistment, Thomas belonged to an active militia and had previously served with the 99th Man. [Manitoba?] Rangers. During the war he served as a Private, 45th Bn., Canadian Infantry (Service No: 425215).
Thomas died on 3rd May, 1916 aged 29, and is buried in Grave No. O. 402., SHORNCLIFFE MILITARY CEMETERY. |
| Parish |
South Tawton |
| Memorial Type |
War Memorial |
| Memorial Location |
South Tawton, Church of St. Andrew |
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