Name
Thomas Stephen Austin
Conflict
First World War
Date of Death / Age
08/09/1918
19
Rank, Service Number & Service Details
Private
GS/75261
Royal Fusiliers *1
9th (County of London) Bn.
Awards: Service Medals/Honour Awards
Not Yet Researched
Cemetery/Memorial: Name/Reference/Country
EPEHY WOOD FARM CEMETERY, EPEHY
I.F.3.
France
Headstone Inscription
Not Researched
UK & Other Memorials
Stevenage Old Town Memorial, St Nicholas' Church Memorial, Stevenage Old Town, Holy Trinity Church Memorial Roll of Honour, Stevenage Old Town
Pre War
Thomas was the second son of Samuel & Elizabeth Austin of 10 Alleynes Road, Stevenage. Before joining the Army he was employed in the family business of Austin & Son, Builders & Carpenters.
Wartime Service
Thomas received a wound to his legs on the 21st March 1918 and was evacuated to Warrington Hospital for treatment. After recovering from his wounds, he returned to his unit in time for it to take part in the attack on the village of Epehy.
The dawn assault on the enemy trenches was made in the pouring rain and Thomas is reported to have been killed by machine gun fire after assisting in the taking of the last trench.
Additional Information
www.stevenageatwar.com His elder brother, David, died of his wounds whilst serving in Gallipoli.
*1 9th (County of London) Bn. London Regiment (Queen Victoria’s Rifles)
Acknowledgments
Paul Johnson
