Lance Corporal Thomas Demaine Fidgett
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name:
Fidgett,
Thomas Demaine
Date of birth: 1882-12-07
Place of birth: Leeds Yorkshire England England
Next of kin: Thomas Fidgett; father; 21 St. James Rd., Ilkley, Yorkshire, England
Marital status: single
Occupation (attested): Farmer
Occupation (normalized): General Farmer
Religion: Methodist
MILITARY INFORMATION
Regimental number: 625004
Highest Rank:
Lance Corporal
(10th Battalion)
Rank detail
- Lance Corporal, 10th Battalion, Infantry (Army).
- Private (Army).
Degree of service: Europe
Survived war: yes
Awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (Hill 70)
Description: From the Regimental Diary:
On 16/8/17, on Hill 70, this soldier displayed exceptional spirit in the attack on the CHALK PIT, afterward bombing along an enemy communication trench to establish a bombing post. The N.C.O. being wounded, he at once assumed command and established the post under heavy enemy fire. Two of his men were wounded , but he along with the remaining two successfully beat off several enemy counter attacks, on one occasion with the bayonet. His companions showed signs of wavering but remained at their post, led by the splendid example of Pte.. Fidgett.
Date of award: 1917-08-17
RESEARCH INFORMATION
LAC ID:
389880
Service file: B3069-S022
Uploader's Research notes: [Private Army Canadian Infantry 151st Battalion Lance Corporal Army Canadian Infantry 10th Battalion Distinguished Conduct Medal Hill 70 From the Regimental Diary:
On 16/8/17, on Hill 70, this soldier displayed exceptional spirit in the attack on the CHALK PIT, afterward bombing along an enemy communication trench to establish a bombing post. The N.C.O. being wounded, he at once assumed command and established the post under heavy enemy fire. Two of his men were wounded , but he along with the remaining two successfully beat off several enemy counter attacks, on one occasion with the bayonet. His companions showed signs of wavering but remained at their post, led by the splendid example of Pte.. Fidgett. ]
On 16/8/17, on Hill 70, this soldier displayed exceptional spirit in the attack on the CHALK PIT, afterward bombing along an enemy communication trench to establish a bombing post. The N.C.O. being wounded, he at once assumed command and established the post under heavy enemy fire. Two of his men were wounded , but he along with the remaining two successfully beat off several enemy counter attacks, on one occasion with the bayonet. His companions showed signs of wavering but remained at their post, led by the splendid example of Pte.. Fidgett. ]
ARCHIVAL INFORMATION
Date added: 2005-03-16
Last modified: 2014-01-17