John Tomlinson

Rank:SapperNumber:231089
Ship/Rgn/Sqn No:429th Field Coy
Name of Rgt or Ship:Royal Engineers 42nd Div.
Died:02/07/1918Age:20
How Died:Killed in Action
Country of burial:FranceGrave Photo:Yes
Cemetery or Memorial:Bertrancourt Cemetery
Town Memorial:Not Listed
Extra Information:
Born during the September quarter 1898 in the Preston R.D. - ref: 8e/608,
the eldest son of Evan & Elizabeth Tomlinson (nee Clayton).

1901 Census - The Mill Tavern, 187 North Road, Preston, Lancashire.    Son
- aged: 2 - born: Preston.   Head of household - Evan Tomlinson Married -
aged: 40 - occ: Publican Inn Keeper - born: Preston.   Also Elizabeth
Tomlinson - Wife - aged: 33 - born: Preston.  Plus 2 younger brothers.

1911 Census - The Mill Tavern, 187 North Road, Preston, Lancashire.   Son -
aged: 12 - Scholar - born: Preston.   Head of household - Evan Tomlinson
Married - aged: 29 - occ: Beerseller - born: Preston.   Also Elizabeth
Tomlinson - Wife - aged: 25 - born: Preston.

Formerly 35247 - Gloucestershire Rgt.

WO363 - Record survives.

M.I. - "Loved by all".

See also the triple grave photo of J. Tomlinson 2 - E - 1;  J.H. Royles 2 -
E - 2;  and G.B. Kershaw 2 - E - 3. Bertrancourt Cemetery.

His medals, etc are on display in the Royal Engineers HQ at Failsworth.
Memorials found on:
Royal Engineers HQ
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