Berry T Sergt DCM 3305 Royal Field Artillery

BERRY, THOMAS, D.C.M., Sergt., No. 3305, Royal Field Artillery, s. of William Berry, of 62, Evelyn Street, Liverpool, by his wife, Margaret, dau. of John Tunstall; and brother to Gunner R. Berry (q.v.); b. Liverpool, co. Lancaster, 3 Oct. 1890; educ. All Souls’ R.C. School there; volunteered for active service, and enlisted in the R.F.A. in March, 1915; served with the Expeditionary Force in France and Flanders from the following Nov., and was killed in action at Vimy Ridge, 28 March, 1917. Buried in the Military Cemetery, near Mont St. Eloi. He was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for gallant and distinguished conduct in the field. His Commanding Officer wrote: “He was most popular both with officers and men, and will be greatly missed by all.” Unm.

Source : De Ruvigny’s Roll Of Honour Vol 5

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