Thomas Percy Peed

2^nd Lieutenant, South Staffordshire Regiment

Thomas Percy Peed lived at 80 Mitcham La, Streatham and joined the war effort after being granted a commission. Following the completion of his officer training, he was attached to the South Staffordshire Regiment as a 2^nd Lieutenant. During his time with the regiment, he saw action on the Western Front and was serving in France during the Battle of the Somme in 1916. Unfortunately, Thomas was killed in action on July 10^th 1916. He is buried at Heilly Cemetery, Mericourt.