Regimental Sergeant-Major Thomas Pickrell (9373)
13th Bn, The Worcestershire Regiment, 10th Reserve Brigade, Home
Malvern Commemoration: Malvern Library
Burial/Commemoration: Wareham Cemetery, Dorset
Nature of Death: Died of pneumonia at Wareham, Dorset 14/12/15
Age: 49
Next of Kin: Son-in-law of ex-Sgt Walters of Poolbrook
Previous Employment: Regular soldier
Thomas Pickrell an old soldier who was born in Dudley, rejoined the army at the outbreak of war. From the 10th Bn, he was posted to the 11th and promoted to RSM. When that Battalion left England for France, he was reposted to the 13th Bn as he was too old for active service. He was one of the five soldier sons-in-law of ex-Sgt Walters, formerly of Poolbrook who has four grandsons in the army. He left a widow, a daughter and a son who served in France.
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