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248986 Ord.Sea. Thomas Cuthbert Royal Navy HMS Armadale Castle from:6 South View, Sacriston, Co Durham (d.16th April 1918) Thomas Cuthbert was the son of James Robertson Cuthbert and Jane (nee Robson). He was born on 19th of January 1898 in Sacriston, County Durham. An ordinary seaman in the Royal Navy, Thomas served on HMS Victory from 21st of September to 18th of December 1916. From 19th of December 1916, he served on HMS Victory until his accidental death on 19th of April 1918. According to the Chester le Street Chronicle of 7th of June 1918, whilst at work on 16th April in the bows of a lifeboat, the forward fall gave way. There were three men in the boat at the time and the others held on to the lifelines, but unfortunately Thomas lost his hold and fell onto his head on the wooden jetty, fracturing his skull. Thomas was taken to Long Island College Hospital in Brooklyn, New York, where he was found to be in a critical condition. Sadly, he succumbed to his injuries on the 19th April. Thomas is buried in Linden Hill Cemetery, Queens County, Brooklyn, New York, USA. Please type your message:      We recommend you copy the text about this item and keep a copy on your own computer before pressing submit. Your Name:             Email Address:       @ **Please put first part of your email, (before the @ sign) in the first box, and the second part in the second box. Do not include @, it is automatic. Do not enter your full email in each box or add an @ sign or random spaces.**