Basic Details
Surname
Applegarth
Forenames
Thomas W
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative forename
Thomas William
War
First World War (1914-1918)
Served or died
Died
Notes
The College website (see references) provides the following additional information: 'Came up to read Mathematics and History in 1912. BA 1915. Military Service: 2nd Lieutenant 11th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry. Died in enemy hands 9 August 1918 after being wounded 3 June 1918 near Rosières, during the German advance through the Somme area.
Primary Service
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
British Army
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
Durham Light Infantry
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Second Lieutenant
Death and Burial details
Country of death
Not Stated on Memorial
Country of burial
Not Stated on Memorial
Cemetery
Not Stated on Memorial
Year of death
1918
Month of death
August
Day of death
9
Manner of death as stated
Not Stated on Memorial
Manner of death reference
Died of Wounds
Personal Details
Occupation
Not Stated on Memorial