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1897
location
The Ravenswharfe Hotel Dewsbury
United Kingdom
other group residence address
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1897 - 1914
1897
1897
location
84 Huddersfield road , Dewsbury , West Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:2727011
10th November 1897 - September 1914
1912
sibling
Charles Lund
Source:2727011
1912
1914
service
British Army
Private
34186
Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
2nd Bn
Source:2727011
1914 - 1917
1914
enlistment
Dewsbury
United Kingdom
Source:2727011
September 1914
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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1916 - 1917
1919
awards
Posthumous war penny
Other War Service Award
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1919
service
British Army
Private
34186
Yorkshire Light Infantry
Source:2727011
1917
death
Died of wounds
Survived 2 sommes and was wounded by enemy shell fire repairing old French trenches. Lay dying for several days.
Nieuwpoort
Belgium
Source:2727011
27th June 1917
burial
Ramscapelle road military cemetery Belgium
Source:2727011
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84 Huddersfield road , Dewsbury , West Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | 10th November 1897 - September 1914 | |
| The Ravenswharfe Hotel Dewsbury | United Kingdom | other group residence address | 1897 - 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 34186 | Yorkshire Light Infantry | Private | ||
| British Army | 34186 | Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry | 2nd Bn | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Posthumous war penny | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Lund | father | ||
| Rhoda Lund Nee Johnson from Leeds | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Lund | brother | 1912 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Fair |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
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Pte Tom LundPte Tom Lund in Dewsbury circa 1914. KOYLI , died 1917 Nieuport
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Tom's headstone in BelgiumDave Medley next to Tom Lund's grave. Ramscapelle road military cemetery Oct 2012Contributed by:
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Tom Lund's headstoneTom Lund's headstone in Ramscapelle road CWGC cemetery in Nieuwpoort , Belgium taken in 2012.Contributed by:
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Tom Lund on nearby memorial , NieuwpoortWar memorial bearing |Tom's name and names of his fallen comradesContributed by:
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Trench mapThe copy of the trench map from 1917 showing area where Tom and his friends were wounded/killed and the area itself through the vehicle windowContributed by:
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The place where Tom fell.A visit to the field where Tom and his friends fell probably led by Sgt Mourby. Linked via accurate trench map and google maps/earth.Contributed by:
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Location of the old farm house near Tom's trenchThe other side of the new trees covering the area where Tom lay dying of his wounds Belgium. trench maps 1917/Google maps/earthContributed by:
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Headstone of Tom's pal Pte F. ChapmanPte 11158 F . Chapman KOYLI also died 27.06.1917 " Buried near this spot"Contributed by:
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Headstone of Pte 38607 W.H. Brownheadstone of Pte 38607 WH Brown KOYLI who also died on 27.06.1917Contributed by:
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Headstone of Lance Cpl 38672 C. Houghton KOYLIRow 8D another of Tom's pals Lance Corporal 38672 C. Houghton KOYLI also died 27.06.1917Contributed by:
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headstone of Pte 29692 C. Coatman KOYLIAlso on row 8D same as Tom Lund is Pte 29692 C. Coatman who also died on 27.06.1917 " Buried near this spot" " Their glory shall not be blotted out"Contributed by:
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headstone of 3/842 Serjeant W. Mourby KOYLIAlso on row 8D is headstone of Sgt 3/842 W. Mourby KOYLI who also died on 27.06.1917Contributed by:
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Headstone of Pte 42357 J. Crowther KOYLIAlso on row 8D at Ramscapelle road CWGC cemetery Belgium is the headstone of Pte 42357 J. Crowther another KOYLI who also died on 27.06.1917. One of a total of 7 KOYLI's buried here or near the cemetery.Contributed by:
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2014 Poppy display at the Tower of LondonPoppy dedicated to Tom Lund seas of blood etc sept 2014Contributed by:
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Pte Tom Lund | David5933 | |
| Tom's headstone in Belgium | David5933 | |
| Tom Lund's headstone | David5933 | |
| Tom Lund on nearby memorial , Nieuwpoort | David5933 | |
| Trench map | David5933 | |
| The place where Tom fell. | David5933 | |
| Location of the old farm house near Tom's trench | David5933 | |
| Headstone of Tom's pal Pte F. Chapman | David5933 | |
| Headstone of Pte 38607 W.H. Brown | David5933 | |
| Headstone of Lance Cpl 38672 C. Houghton KOYLI | David5933 | |
| headstone of Pte 29692 C. Coatman KOYLI | David5933 | |
| headstone of 3/842 Serjeant W. Mourby KOYLI | David5933 | |
| Headstone of Pte 42357 J. Crowther KOYLI | David5933 | |
| 2014 Poppy display at the Tower of London | David5933 | |
| Display case | David5933 | |
| Tom's grave 2014 | David5933 |
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