Second Lieutenant Thomas Edison Brewer

Thomas was Born on 17 Mar 1899

The son of William Thomas Brewer and Jeanette Louisa Brett.

He was baptised in Crook, Durham on 13 May 1899

He looks to be one of  several siblings:

• William James Brewer 1884
• Wilber (Walter?) Henry Brewer 1886
• Arthur Stanley Brewer 1888
• Hebe Dora Brewer 1891
• Norman Reginald Brewer⭐ 1892-1917
• Thomas Edison Brewer ⭐ 1899-1918
• Mary Elizabeth Brewer 1902
   

Thomas's father was originally from Liskeard in Cornwall, by 1890s he had moved to Durham. A Schoolmaster.

Thomas Mother originally from Ringwood, Hampshire

In 1911 he was living at Front St Shotton Colliery Co Durham with his parents and siblings.

Death:

12th June 1918

At the time of his death his residence was at Fontburn School, Morpeth, Northumberland

Commemorated at CHARMES MILITARY CEMETERY, ESSEGNEY (I. A. 5.) France

Also remembered on the Fontburn plaque, and Netherwitton.

Commonwealth War Grave

Photo thanks to Thomas's Great Niece  Carol Exley nee Brewer