Elliott, Thomas Patrick (Major, b.1894 - d.1916)

Places	Europe: France Europe: France, Nord Pas de Calais, Nord, Lille, Fromelles
Accession Number	3DRL/2872
Collection type	Private Record
Record type	Collection
Measurement	1 wallet: 1 cm
Object type	Letter, Document
Maker	Elliott, Harold Edward 'Pompey'
Place made	France
Date made	1916-1919
Access	Open
Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room.	AWM315 419/031/012
Conflict	First World War, 1914-1918
Copyright	Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain This item is in the Public Domain
Copying Provisions	Copyright expired. Copying permitted subject to physical condition. Permission for reproduction not required.

Description

Collection relating to the First World War service of Major Thomas Patrick Elliott, 60th Battalion. Collection consists of a letter written by Elliott to his sister on 19 July 1916, regarding the upcoming assault at Fromelles. Major Elliott was killed in action later that same day. Also included in the collection is a summary of Elliott's service and an account of his death, written by Brigadier General Pompey Elliott.