Obituary of "Thomas Bowden" (Boden) 12th Battalion, South Wales Borders

Obituary of "Thomas Bowden" (Boden) 12th Battalion, South Wales Borders

Thomas Bowden was born on the 5th February 1887. Hw was born "Thomas Reeves Boden", the son of Thomas Boden who was married to Phoebe Ann Walker. His mother was a live in servant who was recorded on the Census with the incorrect spelling of her surname as "Bowden". Thomas Boden continued to use the "incorrect" surname of "Bowden" when entering the armed forces in WW1. He died on 6th September 1917 and his soldiers will left his personal possessions to his married sister Maria Cooper (nee Boden). His WW1 medals are owned by a member of the Boden family

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  • Died 1917

    British Army 22771 Private South Wales Borderers