Harold Lewis Tatham
Item
Title
Harold Lewis Tatham
Who?
Harold Lewis Tatham, the contributor's grandfather
Item(s)
Sewing kit, swagger stick
Story
Harold Lewis Tatham was born in Leeds in 1884. He joined the Honourable Artillery Company in May 1917. Harold was commissioned in the Welsh Guards in 1918 where he was a 2nd Lieutenant regimental number 10847; he served in France. He applied for his medals in January 1924.
The family brought in a swagger stick from O T C which is at Cuckerhouse School, Surrey. Queens Regiment, West Surrey. There was also a sewing kit where the name tags were sewn by Harold’s mother. There is also a Ceremonial Sword which is in the possession of Andrew's brother in Australia.
The family believe Harold was gassed during the war and died as a result of this in the 1930s.
The family brought in a swagger stick from O T C which is at Cuckerhouse School, Surrey. Queens Regiment, West Surrey. There was also a sewing kit where the name tags were sewn by Harold’s mother. There is also a Ceremonial Sword which is in the possession of Andrew's brother in Australia.
The family believe Harold was gassed during the war and died as a result of this in the 1930s.
When?
1914-1918
Where?
France
Contributor
Andrew Francis Tatham
Collection Day
06/04/2019 Williton Pavillion
This item was submitted on June 15, 2019