Name
Thomas Aldridge
Conflict
First World War
Date of Death / Age
26/06/1917
31
Rank, Service Number & Service Details
Private
G/44028
Duke of Cambridge’s Own (Middlesex Regiment)
17th Bn.
Awards: Service Medals/Honour Awards
British War and Victory medals
Cemetery/Memorial: Name/Reference/Country
NIEDERZWEHREN CEMETERY, KASSEL
IV.B.1.
Germany
Headstone Inscription
Not Researched
UK & Other Memorials
Aston War Memorial, St. Mary’s Church Roll of Honour, Aston, Not on the Stevenage memorials
Pre War
Thomas was the son of Edward & Isabella Aldridge. Prior to joining the Army he worked as a Horse Keeper on a local farm.
Recorded as born in Stevenage and was living there when he enlisted in Bedford.
Wartime Service
After being taken prisoner by the Germans Thomas was held in the Niederzwehren camp where conditions were described as almost intolerable. The camp consisted of three annexes, Bürgerschule, Niederzwehren and Philosophienweg. The prisoners held at Niederzwehren were housed in tents.
Many prisoners were only given very rudimentary treatment for any wounds they had received and it is believed that Thomas died due to inappropriate treatment of his injuries. Thomas is buried in the Niederzwehren Cemetery, Germany.
Additional Information
www.stevenageatwar.com
Acknowledgments
Paul Johnson
