In Memory Of

ROSS, THOMAS HESKETH

Service Details
Age:
 38
Date of Birth:
 1878-05-26
Rank:
 Captain
Unit:
 4th Regt.
Unit 2:
 "B" Coy.
Regiment:
 South African Infantry
Date of Death:
 1917-04-03
Cause of Death:
 Killed in action, whizzbang
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
 III. M. 30.
Cemetery:
 FAUBOURG D'AMIENS CEMETERY, ARRAS
Localitly:
 Pas de Calais
Country:
 France
Additional Information
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."
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.