WW1 Casualty: Private 37825 Thomas William Pemberton - Private 37825 Thomas William Pemberton
| Unit/Regiment |
2nd Bn., Manchester Regiment |
| Date of Death |
19/06/1917 |
Age at Death |
34 |
Burial/Memorial
& Reference |
Nieuwpoort Communal Cemetery
I B 14 |
| CWGC Family Details (if shown) |
Husband of Grace Pemberton, of 186, Victoria St., Chadderton, Oldham.
CWGC Headstone Inscription -
WE MISS HIM MOST
WHO LOVE HIM BEST
WIFE & SONS |
| Census Details |
1901 Census -
Thomas lived at 7 Cyprus Street, Prescot, with his father Samuel, a 41 year old watchmaker - Foreman screwmaker, mother Mary (39), and siblings Robert (9), Jacob (7), Annie (5) and Redvers (1). Thomas is shown to be a Bricklayers Apprentice.
1911 Census -
Thomas, a 28 year old Bricklayer, lived at 186, Victoria Street, Chadderton. Along with wife Grace (29), were children Thomas (4) and Samuel (1). Grace's sister, 20 year old Gertrude Toman, also lived with them |
| Birth/Marriage/Death Registrations |
Birth Registered Q1/1883, Prescot, 8b, 750
Marriage to Grace Toman, Q2/1906, Prescot, 8b, 1222 |
| SDGW - Where Born |
Prescot, Lancs |
| Enlisted |
Chadderton, Lancs |
| How Died |
Died of Wounds |
Theatre of War |
France & Flanders |
| Research Ref. No. |
P220 |
Service DetailsBrother of Redvers Pemberton, who was also killed in the war.
Although the exact date of Thomas' enlistment to the army is not known, it seems likely that he had been serving for less than 12 months when he died.
On 6th January 1917, the battalion left Halloy after receiving sizeable drafts from England, marching to Beauval, then by bus to Bertrancourt, where it remained until February 1917. It seems likely that Thomas was part of the reinforcement draft
On the 25th February they took over trenches from the French near Fresnoy, occupying dug-outs at Bouchoir or billets at Beauvois. They remainder here for several weeks, before on the 1st April they Chateau Pomery.
They were ordered to take Savy Wood, also known as Manchester Quarry. The brigade moved at midnight and approached the wood from the west. The attack commenced at dawn and was successful with the battalion taking its objective of Francilly-Selency and reaching the outskirts of San Quentin. The battalion also captured a battery of 77mm field guns, and action for which Private Overton was recommended for the Victoria Cross. 2 officers and 10 other ranks were killed in action, with 7 officers and 52 other ranks wounded.
On the 14th April, the battalion was in support of a French attack on San Quentin and lost a further 30 men.
On the 1st June the battalion moved to Bailleul, in reserve for battle of Messines. On 13th June they moved to Eecke area and then moved on to Nieuport via Tergedem on the 15th. The battalion remained there for some time 'taking it's share of trench duty and carrying out occasional raids'.
As part of this attrition, Thomas Pemberton died of wounds received. His burial at Nieuwpoort Communal Cemetery suggests that he had been treated at a Casualty Clearing Station behind the lines, but succumbed to his injuries.
The Parish Magazine of 28th June 1917 reported 'The following are deaths in action, all in France or Belgium' and included 'Sapper Thomas William Pemberton, 36, of 32, Cyprus Street, R.E., killed 19th June 1917. Has left a widow and three children'.
His service is commemorated on the Methodist Church Roll of Honour
The Register of Soldiers Effects (below), conmforms that Thomas' widow Gace was his sole legatee
Thomas Pemberton's Medal Index Card. His medal entitlement is shown as the British War Medal and Victory Medal. He has no date of entry into theatre, which shows that he did not serve overseas until after January 1916
Private Pemberton's grave at Nieuwpoort and (below) the inscription on the family grave at Prescot
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