Elliman, Thomas J

Thomas John Elliman

Son of John Elliman and Sarah Ann Elliman née Eggington

Born 24th October 1877 at Teddington

Baptised 18th November 1877 at Christ Church, Teddington

Married Florence Ellen Elliman (formerly Duke, née Martin) in 1913.

Lived at 2 Collinsons Cottages, Victor Road, Teddington and 37 School House Lane, Teddington

Employed by Teddington Urban District Council

Enlisted at Teddington in June 1916 whilst living at South Teddington as Private (G/18939)

with the ‘Buffs’ (East Kent Regiment), 6th (Service) Battn, and later with the 7th (Service) Battn.

With them Thomas Elliman saw almost continuous action, as the Buffs were fully engaged from July 1916

onwards in actions of the Battle of the Somme. The spring of 1917 saw them again in almost unrelieved

conflict as the Allied offensive gained momentum through the battles of Arras, and then in late summer

in the actions of the Third Battle of Ypres.

On the evening of 29 September 1917, whilst the battalion was enjoying the temporary respite of a few

Training Days in Belgium, a single aircraft appeared over the camp and dropped four bombs, killing one

officer and 26 other ranks – including Thomas John Elliman, then aged 42.

Buried at Nine Elms British Cemetery, Poperinge, West Flanders, Belgium (Plot: III.B.5)

(See: Find A Grave Memorial# 13948506)

Listed on Teddington War Memorial

Commemorated on the Hampton Wick Remembers website.

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