BEARDMORE, Thomas
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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:
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.
[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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