Thomas William Timmons
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Thomas William Timmons known as William was born in 1894 at Blidworth and was the son of Matilda Godfrey. His pension record card shows his mother was Matilda Godfrey (deceased) of Clifton Nook, Blidworth and his guardian was his grandfather Thomas Creswell Godfrey of Clifton Nook, Blidworth. See also record of Joseph Cresswell Godfrey a brother
Gunner Thomas William Timmons enlisted at Mansfield and seems to have served as William Timmons, he served with the 160th Siege battery, Royal Garrison Artillery. He was killed in action on 30th September 1917 and is buried at The Huts Cemetery near Ypres Grave Reference: VII B 9
In memoriam published 10th October 1919 in the Mansfield Reporter and Sutton Times :- “TIMMONS. – In loving memory of our dear grandson, William Timmons, R.G.A., killed in action, September 30th, 1917, aged 24 years. “From our happy home and circle, “God gas taken one we loved; “Borne away from sin and sorrow, “To a nobler rest above. “His loving smile and friendly clasp, “Are pleasant to recall; “He had a friendly word for each, “And died beloved by all. “ – From his loving Grandparents and Sister and Aunts and Uncles, and all beloved friends.” Above is courtesy of Jim Grundy and his facebook pages Small Town Great War Hucknall 1914-1918
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