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221617 Pte. Thomas Chidley Osborne British Army 2nd Btn. South Staffordshire Regiment from:Birmingham (d.1st Feb 1915) Thomas Chidley took the surname Osborne when his mother married George Osborne. Thomas, along with his step-brothers William George Osborne and John Edward Osborne, signed up with the 2nd Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment and sailed for France in August 1914. Thomas was 35 years old, William, 38, and John, 40. Thomas was killed in action in February 1915. Although he has no grave, his name is inscribed on the Le Touret Memorial. John was wounded and discharged 16th Feb 1916. William, my great-grandfather, saw the war through and was discharged 1st May 1919. 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.**