Major Thomas Lamplugh Ballantyne Dikes MiD Mentioned in Despatches
Service Number 52488
Campaign:
World War 2
Died:
13.6.1942
2SG
KIA Aged 29
Buried at Knightsbridge War Cemetery, Acroma, Libya. 11, C, 24
Born June 30, 1912, at Dovenby Hall, Cockermouth, Cumberland. Son of Col. Hubert
Frescheville Ballantine Dykes, DSO, OBE,of Broughton-in-Furness, Lancs. School,
Eton. Admitted as Pensioner at Trinity Cambrdge, Oct.1, 1930. BA 1933
Memorial(s):
| Country | Location | Name of Memorial | Campaign | Names | Date(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | Eton College In the Cloisters Eton SL6 6DB England | Eton College War Memorial | World War 1 World War 2 |
Thomas Ballantyne Dikes | 13-6-1942 | View |
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