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Captain Thomas Preston ALDWORTH, Special Reserve, attached 2nd Battalion, Queens Own Royal West Kent Regiment. 

London Gazette 25th September 1914.

3rd Battalion, The Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment.

The under mentioned Lieutenants to be Captains:— 

Dated 26th September, 1914.

Thomas P.Aldworth

AWARDS: DSO

London Gazette 23rd May 1919.

For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty near Sharqat on 28th October, 1918. During an attack he encountered an enemy strong point. He collected some twelve men, and by skilful manoeuvring and dashing leadership rushed the position, capturing over 100 prisoners and six machine guns. He showed fine courage and leadership, and his splendid action greatly assisted in the success of the advance.

OTHER AWARDS: OBE

London Gazette 10th August 1920.

Attached to HQ Units

Deputy. Assistant Prov. Marshal (Cl. FF).

Captain T. P. Aldworth, D..S.O., O.B.E., 3rd Battalion, Royal West Kent Regiment. Special Reserve. vice Lt. H. Beaumont,

Indian. Army Reserve of Off. , who relinquishes the temporary rank of Captain 3rd March 1920.