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Private Thomas Cunliffe
Private Thomas Cunliffe
Photo: Graham Parkinson
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Item #: 26959
Thomas Cunliffe , 2nd Battalion Grenadier Guards, killed in France October 1915. Thomas is buried in Wimereux cemetery in northern France. This photo used to hang on the wall in his parents'house in Scot Lane.

Comment by: Gary Winstanley on 10th November 2015 at 04:42

Lest We Forget.

Comment by: Jinksi on 10th November 2015 at 10:27

RIP Thomas.

Comment by: Jinksi, on 11th November 2015 at 00:12

Another reason why I always wear a Poppy.

Comment by: shoulders on 11th November 2015 at 11:42

god bless you lad, you and and plenty more have given everthing for us

Comment by: Stephen on 11th November 2015 at 16:08

Only 19 years old (per Commonwealth War Graves Commission records).

Comment by: Jake Dawber on 9th March 2022 at 19:29

That is such great picture and a great piece of history. I had a great uncle who was accidentally killed in the Navy in 22-12-1943. Such young brave men!

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