Service Details
Name:
 ROSS
Given Name:
 THOMAS HESKETH
Initials:
 T H
Rank:
 Captain
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Regiment:
 South African Infantry
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Unit:
 4th Regt.
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Unit 2:
 "B" Coy.
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Date of Death:
 1917-04-03
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Date of Birth:
 1878-05-26
Age:
 38
Cause of Death:
 Killed in action, whizzbang
Decorations:
 M C
Citations:
 LG Sup 26 September 1916 pg. 9437 - "For conspicuous gallantry during operations. He handled his company with great skill and determination. On one occasion by his coolness and fine leading he enabled a position to be held at a critical time."
Additional
Information:
Son of Edmond and Emily Ross, of 145 Langdale Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey. Husband of Kathleen Anne Ross. Born Fitzroy Square, London. Educated Mount Street St. Mary's College. Went to South Africa in 1902. Held a commission in Transvaal Volunteers. Served Natal 1906. Served in German South West Africa.
Commemoration
Country:
 France
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Locality:
 Pas de Calais
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Cemetery:
 FAUBOURG D'AMIENS CEMETERY, ARRAS
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Grave Reference:
 III. M. 30.

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