Private Thomas William Horner 5037
Research Findings
| Source: | Leicestershire War Memorials Project | Michael Doyle; Their Name Liveth For Evermore |
|---|---|---|
| Conflict | - | - |
| Cause of Death | - | Killed In Action |
| Place of Death | - | - |
| Burial Place/Commemoration | - | Bienvillers Mil. Cem., France |
| CWGC/GPS | - | F745 - 50.16936 - 2.60749 |
| Place of Birth | - | St. Michael's, Belgrave, Leicester |
| Place of Residence | - | Belgrave, Leicestershire |
| Enlisted | - | Leicester |
| Former Unit | - | - |
| Former Unit No. | - | - |
| Attached Unit | - | - |
| Special Categories | - | - |
| Memorials | - | Claremont Street Chapel & School, Belgrave, Leicester |
Research Notes
Source: Michael Doyle Their Name Liveth For Evermore: The Great War Roll of Honour for Leicestershire and Rutland.
He was the son of William Horner a shoe trade foreman laster, born 1867 in Belgrave, Leicester and his wife Fanny Elizabeth Horner (nee Spencer), born 1867 in Leicester. Thomas William was born in 1891 in Belgrave, Leicester, his siblings were, Bertram Edwin, born 1893 and Gladys M., born 1896, both his siblings were born in Belgrave, Leicester, in March 1901 the family home was at 5, Gipsy Road, Leicester. His younger brother Bertram Edwin also fell. The War Diary for the 4th July 1916 records. Heavy rains from night of the 3rd instant, trenches in a terrible state. The entry for the 7th – 9th July 1916 record. Cylinders of gas carried up to the front line preparatory to giving the enemy a dose of gas without an attack.
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