WebPrivate Thomas James Highgate (13 May 1895 – 8 September 1914) was a British soldier during the early days of the First World War, and the first British soldier to be convicted of desertion and executed during that war. Posthumous pardons for over 300 such soldiers were announced in August 2006, including Highgate. WebFind Thomas Highgate stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. Select from premium Thomas Highgate of the highest quality.
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http://ww1centenary.oucs.ox.ac.uk/bookmark/thomas-highgate-wikipedia-the-free-encyclopedia/ Private Thomas James Highgate (13 May 1895 – 8 September 1914) was a British soldier during the First World War and the first British soldier to be convicted of desertion and executed by firing squad on the Western Front. He was born in Shoreham and worked as a farm labourer before joining the army … See more Thomas Highgate was born in 13 May 1895 in Shoreham, Kent. He was one of five sons to his mother, Alice Highgate. His family lived in poverty and travelled between Shoreham and the outskirts of London. Highgate is … See more • Capital punishment in the United Kingdom • Harry Farr • Shot at Dawn Memorial See more Desertion During the First World War, Highgate was in the First Battalion of the Royal West Kents, … See more Highgate was commemorated by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission on the La Ferté-sous-Jouarre memorial with other British soldiers who have no known grave. Also known … See more • A Straggler's Fate: No. 10061 Private Thomas James Highgate, by Julian Putkowski See more har cc
The First British Man to be Shot for Desertion in World War 1: Private
WebLondon from Highgate Hill, Thomas Girtin, 1775–1802, British Watercolor with pen and black ink over graphite on moderately thick, slightly textured,... Thomas Cappellari of the … WebHighgate was undefended and called no witnesses in his defence, but claimed that he was a "straggler" trying to find his way back to rejoin his regiment, having got separated from his … http://ww1centenary.oucs.ox.ac.uk/bookmark/thomas-highgate-wikipedia-the-free-encyclopedia/ chandy acres east