CRESSWELL, Thomas Anthony

Rank: 
Private
Unit / Base: 
Holding Operational Commando
Regiment/Corps: 
Leicestershire Regiment
Service: 
Army
Number: 
14885071
Died : 
Wednesday, July 3, 1946
Died in service
Age: 
19

Private Thomas Cresswell died overseas and is buried in Germany.  The headstone at his grave states, "First on the rope. A beloved son. Died in life saving attempt." 

Sources:
CWGC main entry and headstone file.
 
Notes
The CWGC entry records his secondary unit as "Formerly Holding Operational Commando. 
 
Primary Roll of Honour: 

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