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Ordinary Seaman THOMAS JOHN HILL

Service Number: J/64224 Dev.
Regiment & Unit/Ship

Royal Navy

H.M.S. "Vivid I"

Date of Death

Died 17 February 1917

Age 20 years old

Buried or commemorated at

HUMBER (ST. MARY) CHURCHYARD

In South-West part.

United Kingdom

Well kept churchyard which is quite difficult to find. Headstone is in good condition at the back of the churchyard. The area around the headstone is slightly overgrown.

Photographer: Lee Oxenham

  • Country of Service United Kingdom
  • Additional Info Son of John and Annie Hill, of Gate House, Risbury, Leominster.
  • Personal Inscription HE LAID DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS
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Buried or commemorated at

HUMBER (ST. MARY) CHURCHYARD
Herefordshire United Kingdom
Number of casualties: 2
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