ORME Thomas John 2/Lt

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Surname: ORME;

Forename(s): Thomas John;

Initials: TJ;

Rank: 2/Lt;

Resided in: Edgbaston;

Previous Regiment: R Warwks Regt;

MGC Branch: Infantry;

MGC Unit: 164 Coy;

Other MGC Unit Served (1): 164 Coy;

Other MGC Unit Served (2): 55 Bn;

Awarded: MC;

Gallantry Notes: MC:For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He took his guns forward during an action in a most courageous manner in spite of numerous casualties from enemy snipers. He held his position under the heaviest shell fire, and materially helped to beat off strong counter attacks by skilful handling of his own and captured enemy machine guns.;

Other Data: King Edwards School 1906-08. Nov 1914 Pte 14 Warwks. 1915 Cpl 17 Bn. Sept 1915 MGC, CSM Grantham. Feb 1917 2/Lt. July 1917, France, MC (Ypres, Sept 1917) (Apr 1918)
address: 133 City Rd, Edgbaston
educated King Edward's Grammar School, Five Ways - later on staff of Windsor Street Gasworks. Joined City Bn on formation - Cpl. Transf MGC on its formation at Grantham - Sgt/Major Instructor. Commsn Feb 1917 - to France July 1917 (B'ham Post 1918)
mentioned in War Diary 164 Coy, Nov 1917
gassed 1/5/1918
Photo: GS Archives ex Birmingham Mail 29 January 1918
Article: Birmingham Mail 29 January 1918;

Other Notes: MC: LG 26/11/1917 (6/4/1918);

Is photo available? Yes, see VMGCRA Patreon

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