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L/Cpl. Edward John Thorp
British Army Durham Light Infantry
from:Surrey
Edward Thorp had his Medical Examination and was declared fit to serve on the 10th of December 1915. He enlisted in Woking to the 6th (Cyclist) Btn. Norfolk Regiment and was assigned to patrol England On the 17th of October 1916 he was drafted to the DLI and sent to the front due to their heavy early losses. On the 6th of October 1917 he was gassed during battle, (probably chlorine) at the 3rd Battle of Ypres. On the 14th of May 1919 he was medically discharged from army. £5 gratuity was paid.

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