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208717 Pte Thomas Charles Brooks British Army 8th Bn. D Coy. Rifle Brigade from:Bristol, Somerset, England (d.25th Jan 1916) Thomas was killed in action in the Western European Theatre of War at France & Flanders in January 1916. He was a member of The Prince Consorts Rifle Brigade (8th Btn Rifle Brigade). Prior to this he had also been involved in the Seige of Ladysmith. We have a letter sent to his sister at that time dated 8th March. He says he is just letting them know that he is safe and sound at that time, although they had a rough time of it at Ladysmith but that he is alright now since the column came in and relieved them on the 1st March. He says it was only a rumour that "Dundonald" had already relieved them. He says that he only received the letters from home sent in October and January on 7th March. He promises to save his "chocolate tin" when he receives it. He sends his love to his family and says to expect the same from him, signing off, your loving brother Tom. He is buried in plot I. B. 32A.at the Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery Please type your message:      We recommend you copy the text about this item and keep a copy on your own computer before pressing submit. Your Name:             Email Address:       @ **Please put the first part of your email, (before the @ sign) in the first box, and the second part in the second box. Do not include @, it is automatic. Do not enter your full email in each box or add an @ sign or random spaces.**