Thomas Liddle (1896-1916)
Daisy Hill man served with 1st/8th DLI
This article appeared in the Chester le Street Chronicle, 30 June 1916- DAISY HILL MAN KILLED
Pte. Thos. Haswell, D.L.I., writes as follows to Mrs. Liddle, Daisy Hill, with regard to the death of her son, Pte. Liddle, D.L.I.: ‘I write these few lines to sympathise with you on the death of your son, with whom I was firm pals in civil life. Although I was not in his company, I have been told by his comrades that they miss and mourn him. Best of all, I can firmly say he did his duty, and died at his post like every true British soldier. I am again very pleased to tell you that he had a decent burial, and the Chaplain of the Division read the burial service. He was in Benny Black’s company, and I think Benny will miss him sadly, as I know they are related to each other. I cannot tell you any more, but he is in the care of his Maker, who will grant him eternal rest. ‘
Civil Parish: Witton Gilbert
Birth date: 1896
Death date: 12-Apr-1916
Armed force/civilian: Army
Residence: 19 Hunter Terrace, Edmondsley (1901 census)
Daisy Hill, Sacriston (1911 census, Chester le Street Chronicle article)
Employment: Pony driver (1911 census)
Family: Mother: Elizabeth Liddle
Siblings: Isabel Liddle, John Liddle (1901 census), James Liddle, William Liddle, Elizabeth Liddle, Maggret Liddle (1901, 1911 census)
Military service:
1st/8th Battalion Durham Light Infantry
8/3702
Disembarked France: 30 October 1915
Medal(s): 1914/15 Star
British War Medal
Victory Medal
Memorial(s): Ridge Military Cemetery, Belgium
Saint Peter’s Church, Front Street, Sacriston, plaque (now at Sacriston Working Men Club)
Gender: Male
Contributed by Sacriston Heritage Group | Durham County Record Office