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Pte. Thomas Welch
British Army 11th Btn. Durham Light Infantry
from:5 Henry St, Burns Square, West Stanley, Co.Durham
(d.9th Sep 1916)
Private Thomas Welch, the Husband of Elizabeth Welch, son of William and Mary Blaydon, was my great-grandfather. Rose Marshall, a cousin of mine, was able to access all this information and passed it on to our family. Thomas Welch died at the age of 42 and is buried in St. Sever Cemetery, Rouen France. He died on the 9th September 1916 defending a way a life we all enjoy now. He served the British Army, 11th Btn. Durham Light Infantry and is remembered with honour.