The Queens Own Royal West Kent R

The Queens Own Royal West Kent Regiment

Pte T Field

Private Thomas FIELD, 8351, Queens Own Royal West Kent Regiment.

Born Lewisham, Kent, enlisted 2nd August 1906, Maidstone, Kent, age 18, height 5ft 5 inches, weight 116lbs, resided 54 Braxfield Road, Brockley, SE4. Formerly carman.

Next of Kin (Uncle) - William Skeets, 100 Poisons Road, Croydon.

Previously served in 3rd Battalion, Royal West Kent Regiment, 6198 from 15th June 1906.

Home, 2nd August 1916 to 25th August 1914; BEF, 26th August 1914 to 1st November 1914; Home, 2nd November 1914 to 22nd June 1915.

2nd August 1906, enlisted, posted Depot, Royal West Kent Regiment; 26th October 1906, posted Provisional Battalion, Royal West Kent Regiment; 28th December 1906, posted 1st Battalion, Royal West Kent Regiment; 31st January 1911 to 31st January 1912, Longmoor, Mounted Infantry, passed class of instruction; 22nd April 1912, Dublin, sprain, left foot; 31st July 1912, transferred to Army Reserve; 5th August 1914, mobilized; 6th August 1914, posted 3rd Battalion, Royal West Kent Regiment; 26th August 1914, posted 1st Battalion, Royal West Kent Regiment; 30th October 1914, severely wounded, shell wound left leg.

22nd June 1915, discharged as "no longer physically fit for War Service" due to wounds. Silver War Badge issued

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