Born on 27 Sep 1894 • Manchester. Son of John Ferns (1864-1929) and Margaret Sanderson (1867-1902), of Newton Heath, Manchester and 8, Holborn Mount, Holborn Street, Hull (War Pension address).
He worked as a farm labourer in Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, (1911 Census). He had three sisters and three brothers.
Enlisted in Manchester. Posted to France, on 11/11/1915. Formerly “A” Coy. 22nd Bn. Manchester Regiment. Served as a sergeant, in the 17th Lancashire Fusiliers. Died of wounds, on 31/10/1918, aged 24. Buried Belgium.
His elder brothers, John and Mark Ferns also served in the Machester Regiment.
First name:
THOMAS
Regiment:
Military Number:
20024, 51652
Rank:
Sergeant
Date Died
31/10/1918
Place died:
KEZELBERG MILITARY CEMETERY, BELGIUM
Age:
24
