BEARDMORE, Thomas

Rank: 
WO1 Regimental Sergeant Major
Unit / Base: 
9 Commando
Regiment/Corps: 
North Staffordshire Regiment
Service: 
Army
Number: 
5048331
Honours & Awards: 
Died : 
Thursday, February 3, 1944
Killed in action or died of wounds
Age: 
27
Cemetery/Memorial: 
RSM Tom Beardmore No 9 Commando
RSM Tom Beardmore No 9 Commando
Regimental Sergeant Major Tom Beardsmore was killed in action during operations at Mount Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. He has no known grave. Son of Mr. and Mrs. George Beardmore; husband of W. E. Beardmore, of Woodhead, Cheadle, Staffordshire [1][2].
  • 1937/1938 (Lance Corporal) (2nd Bn., North Staffordshire Regiment) Mentioned in Despatches by the General Officer Commanding the British Forces in Palestine and Trans-Jordan, in recognition of distinguished service rendered in connection with the operations in Palestine during the period, 12th September, 1937 to 31st March, 1938 [3].
  • Mentioned in Despatches for gallant and distinguished service in Italy whilst attached to No.9 Commando [4].
Sources
[1] CWGC.
[2] Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/72.
[3] London Gazette 34582 page 8177 published 29th Dec. 1938 
[4] London Gazette 36886 page 329.
[Image 1] Salvatore Costanzo.se.
[Image 2] Billie-Jo Wilson, granddaughter.
 
Notes
His name is also on a Marble Roll of Honour on Monte Ornito.
 
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