Roche, Thomas
Regiment: Brabant’s Horse (2nd Battalion)
Rank: Squadron Sergeant Major
Service No: 4261
Boer War service: Not known
Date of enlistment: Not known
Date of discharge: 22 May 1901
Reason for discharge: Not known
Other information: Thomas was awarded the Military Cross for conspicuous Gallantry in WW1. More information can be found on our Great War site
Born: In 1874 in Pradesh, India.
Family: He was one of six children born to William and Mary Louisa Roche. He married Dorothy Hatton in Exeter, Devon and together they had one son, born posthumously.
Residence: In 1881 he was living with his parents and siblings in West End, Whitchurch, Shropshire. By 1891 they had moved to Alkington Road, Whitchurch.
Employment: He was admitted to Whitchurch Grammar school in 1886 By 1891 he was a joiner’s apprentice.
Death: 26 September 1919 on board ship and was buried at sea. He is commemorated on the Whitchurch Town memorial.
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