Thomas Lavell

Early Life

Thomas lived in Warrington, Cheshire.

Service Life

Private Thomas Lavell (351077) enlisted in Ashton-Under-Lyne, Lancashire and served with both the 2nd and 9th Battalions of the Manchester Regiment. For his service in the army, Thomas was awarded the Allied Victory Medal and British War Medal.

We Shall Remember Him

Thomas died of wounds on 3 October 1918. He is buried in Brie British Cemetery, France (Grave/Memorial Reference – V.C.9). His Next of Kin Memorial Plaque is on display in the Museum of the Manchester Regiment in the Ladysmith Gallery memorial cabinet drawer 3.