Memorial Plaque in Contemporary Cross frame to C/12093 Pte Tom Storey 17 KRRC / British Empire League

The plaque isn’t unique. However a remembrance card comes with the plaque, belonging to the Tom Storey of the 17^th KRRC. Please see the pictures.

Tom Storey was born in Ebchster, Durham in 1895. The son of Noble and Hannah Storey, of Burnhopeside Hall Farm. The farm is in the grounds of Burnhopeside Hall, Tom worked as a cattle assistant.

He attested 30th  Ocotber1915 at Consett, joining the 21^st battalion of the Kings Royal Rifle Corps. Transferred to the 17^th battalion, he was wounded 5^th October 1916 GSW Right Knee. Tom recovered and was promoted to Corporal, sadly he was killed in action on 26^th April 1918, remembered on Tyne Cot Memorial.

Plaque and frame are near mint.