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Gunner Thomas Rutherford is commemorated locally on Dungannon War Memorial. |
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Gunner Thomas Rutherford arrived in France with the Royal Field Artillery on 11th September 1914. |
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Known family: Thomas Rutherford, Jane Rutherford, William Rutherford, Thomas Rutherford (born about 1896). |
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Thomas Rutherford was the son of Thomas and Jane Rutherford. |
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In his will Thomas leaves all to his older brother William Rutherford. |
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In the event of my death, I give the whole of my property and effects to my eldest brother, W Rutherford. T Rutherford. 75752. 112th Bty, Royal Field Artillery, 24th Brigade. |
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Thomas was born in Caledon about 1896. |
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The 24th Brigade of the Royal Field Artillery comprised of the 110, 111 and 112 Batteries. This brigade joined 6th Division before it sailed for France in August 1914. |
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Gunner Thomas Rutherford was serving with the 24th Brigade, 112th Battery of the Royal Field Artillery when he died on Wednesday 30th September 1914. He was 18 years old. |
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Last Will and Testament of Thomas Rutherford: |
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The village of Vailly-sur-Aisne was the point at which the 3rd Division crossed the river Aisne on 13 and 14 September 1914 during the Allied advance from the Marne. |
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The CWGC record Gunner Thomas Rutherford as the son of the late Thomas and Jane Rutherford of Caledon, County Tyrone. |
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Gunner Thomas Rutherford is buried in Vailly British Cemetery at Vailly-su-Aisne in France. His inscription reads: FOR GOD, KING AND EMPIRE |