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Rank : Private

Army Number : 13496

Unit : 8th Bn

Biography :

Enlisted at Nottingham. Served with the 8th Battalion during World War One. Died in a grenade accident in France and Flanders campaign 31.8.1915, aged 18. He is buried at Mondicourt Communal Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France.

From the 'Small Town, Great War, Hucknall 1914-1918 Face Book page:

“HOROBIN. – In loving memory of Private Thomas Horobin, accidentally killed August 31st, 1915, aged 18. Ever in our thoughts. – Brother Bob (in France) & sister Emma.”

“HOROBIN. – Accidentally killed in action in France, August 31st, 1915, Private Thomas Horobin, Leicestershire Regiment. Days and night still hold their sadness, tears of sorrow often flow; memory keeps our loved one near us, whom God claimed two years ago. – Father, mother, sisters, brothers, and brother Robert (in France).

“HOROBIN. – Accidentally killed in France, August 31st, 1915, Private Thomas Horobin, Leicesters, aged 18 years. A true Englishman. – Deeply mourned by his loving father, mother, brothers, and sisters. From loving brother Bill.

Pte John Newton and Pte. Albert Turton also died in the same accident

Place of Birth : Hyson Green & Nottingham & Nottinghamshire

Date of Death : 31.8.1915

Place of Death : & & France

Period of Service : 1910s

Conflicts : WW1

Places Served : & & France