The story of Private Thomas Greenwood

Private Thomas Greenwood of 21 Goit Side Luddenden was an experienced soldier who was called up again after the outbreak of war.

He was born in Midgley, the son of Harry and Kezia Greenwood of Lane Ends, Midgley.

His athletic ability and early leadership skills led him to enlist in the 2nd Duke of Wellington’s West Riding Regiment at the age of 18 in 1900 and he was sent to India, returning in 1908. He also served in South Africa. Thomas married Annie Smith on, April 7, 1902 in Dublin, and they had three children, Marion, Dinah and George.

When the war began, Thomas was re-called to service. Thomas’s regiment was involved in the Battle of Mons on August 23 and 24, 1914.

He died on August 24, 1914 in hospital in Mons. He is buried at Hautrage Military Cemetery, SaintGhislain, Hainault, Belgium.