Basic Details
Surname
Vause
Forenames
T C
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative forename
Thomas Christopher
War
First World War (1914-1918)
Served or died
Died
Notes
All extra details are based on information supplied by the College Archivist (see Additional Information). This included the following biographical details: '(1904) Born 12 November 1882, 17 Hall Grove, Kirkstall, Leeds, Yorkshire; son of Thomas Orlando Vause, Mungo Manufacturer, and Margaret Gardam; m Maud Rosamond Helmsley; 1 son (Thomas Robert b II October 1908). Subject(s): History; BA 1907; MA 19l1; LLB 1913. Tutor(s): C E Graves; J R Tanner. Johnian Relatives: father of Thomas Rupert Vause (1926). Educ: Leeds Modern School; New College, Harrogate. Career: Master, Harrogate Modern School 1907-1910; Master, Leeds Central High School 1910-1914; Master, Cleckheaton Secondary School 1914; Inns of Court OTC 1914; Second Lieutenant, West Yorkshire Regiment (TF) 1914-1916. Died 3 September 1916 (killed in action near Albert).'
Primary Service
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
British Army
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
The Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment)
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Second Lieutenant
Death and Burial details
Country of death
France
Town of death
Near Albert, Somme
Country of burial
Not Stated on Memorial
Cemetery
Not Stated on Memorial
Year of death
1916
Month of death
September
Day of death
3
Age at death
33
Manner of death as stated
Not Stated on Memorial
Manner of death reference
Killed in Action
Personal Details
Occupation
Not Stated on Memorial