Lives of the First World War
Discover, explore and remember millions of personal stories from the First World War
We remember Thomas Litchfield
We remember Thomas Litchfield
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1917
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Northamptonshire Regiment
7th Battalion
Source:7530724
26th April 1917 - 31st July 1917
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:2675052
19th June 1917
employment
Student
Source:7530724
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
43246
Training Reserve Battalion
Source:2675052
location
96, Newton Road., Rushden, Northhamptonshire.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7530724
1917
death
Killed in Action
Source:7530724
Source:6985874
31st July 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Panel 43 and 45.
Source:7530724
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas |
| Initials | T |
| Last Name | Litchfield |
| Source | 2675052 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96, Newton Road., Rushden, Northhamptonshire. | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 43246 | Training Reserve Battalion | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | Northamptonshire Regiment | 7th Battalion | Second Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Litchfield | mother | ||
| Thomas Litchfield | father |
Media
Media
previous
next
-
New College, London, Roll of Honour 1914-1918Roll of Honour of students who served their country in the war 1914-1918, including six men who laid down their lives. This photo is of a brass wall tablet in the former New College building, in Hampstead, London.
Contributed by:
David18476 -
Northamptonshire Regiment Cap BadgeA cap badge, similar to this, was worn by those serving with the Northamptonshire Regiment.
Contributed by:
Alexander119331 -
Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen 1Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium where Thomas Litchfield is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
Vincent96527 -
Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen 2Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium where Thomas Litchfield is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
Vincent96527 -
Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen 3Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium where Thomas Litchfield is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
Vincent96527 -
Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen 4Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium where Thomas Litchfield is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
Vincent96527 -
Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen 5Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium where Thomas Litchfield is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
Vincent96527
Communities
Communities
-
The Scout Association's First World War Roll of HonourMore about The Scout Association's First World War Roll of Honour
-
New College, London, Roll of Honour 1914-1918More about New College, London, Roll of Honour 1914-1918
-
Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, BelgiumMore about Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
-
7th Battalion, Northamptonshire Regiment Commemorated on the Menin Gate, YpresMore about 7th Battalion, Northamptonshire Regiment Commemorated on the Menin Gate, Ypres
Evidence
Evidence
IWM is not responsible for the content of external websites. Please note that some sources will require payment to view.
Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | David18476 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | David18476 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | David18476 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | David18476 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Gazette - | Alexander119331 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| New College, London, Roll of Honour 1914-1918 | David18476 | |
| Northamptonshire Regiment Cap Badge | Alexander119331 | |
| Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen 1 | Vincent96527 | |
| Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen 2 | Vincent96527 | |
| Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen 3 | Vincent96527 | |
| Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen 4 | Vincent96527 | |
| Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen 5 | Vincent96527 |
Stories
Stories
{{warning}}
No related stories were found.
-
{{story._source.description[0].value | trim:50}}
{{story._source.date.from.iso | displayDate}} - {{story._source.date.to.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.date.from.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.date.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.certainty.date.from.iso | displayDate}} - {{story._source.certainty.date.to.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.certainty.date.from.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.certainty.date.iso | displayDate}}
More about {{story._source.summary_title}}
We remember Thomas Litchfield
Also remembered by 4 people
