Basic Details
Surname
Thicknesse
Forenames
R S
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative forename
Raymond Samuel
War
First World War (1914-1918)
Served or died
Died
Notes
The College website adds: 'He came up in 1909 from Gresham's School, Holt. Was adopted by his solicitor uncle Ralph T. [His grandfather, born Coldwell was, when he died, the oldest CoE bishop] Buried at Poelcapelle Cem. Memorialized at St Margaret’s, Betley, Staffs'.
Primary Service
As stated on memorial
Service (Primary - Stated)
Army (British)
Unit (Primary - Stated)
Lancashire Fusiliers
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
British Army
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
The Lancashire Fusiliers
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Second Lieutenant
Death and Burial details
Country of death
Belgium
Town of death
Passchendaele
Country of burial
Belgium
Town of burial
Poelcappele
Year of death
1917
Month of death
October
Day of death
10
Age at death
27