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We remember Thomas Dawson
We remember Thomas Dawson
Timeline
Timeline
1872
sibling
Helen Dawson
Source:9088206
1872
1874
sibling
Kate Dawson
Source:9088206
1874
1876
sibling
Susan Dawson
Source:9088206
1876
1878
1881
sibling
William Dawson
Source:9088206
1881
1884
sibling
Eliza Dawson
Source:9088206
1884
1891
dates
Age 13
Source:9088206
5th April 1891
1891
employment
Gipsy Hawker
Weston Patrick, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:9088206
5th April 1891
1891
location
Tent on Weston Common, Weston Patrick, Hampshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9088206
5th April 1891
1899
service
British Army
Private
Hampshire Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:8828246
June 1899 - 2nd June 1911
1908
marriage
Amelia Perry
Source:8828243
8th February 1908 - 10th September 1918
1908
children
Doris Amelia Dawson
Source:8828243
27th November 1908
1910
children
Thomas William Dawson
Source:8828243
25th June 1910
1911
employment
Cowman
United Kingdom
Source:8828328
1911
1911
location
Widmoor Farm, Ellisfield, Basingstoke
United Kingdom
Source:8828328
1911
1914
location
Greywell, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:8828243
February 1914
1915
enlistment
Hartley Whitney
United Kingdom
Source:8828243
15th February 1915
1915
employment
Groom
United Kingdom
Source:8828243
February 1915
1915
service
British Army
Driver
T2/SR/02821
Army Service Corps
19th Divisional Bakery
Source:8828243
16th July 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8828243
17th July 1915 - 12th January 1918
1916
hospitalisation
Influenza and sick
Hospital/Institution
Source:8828243
23rd February 1916 - 11th March 1916
1917
service
British Army
Driver
T2/SR/02821
Army Service Corps
50th Divisional Train
Source:8828243
12th September 1917 - 30th August 1918
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8828243
28th January 1918 - 8th September 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Tuberculosis (Phthisis) of lungs and larynx
Hospital/Institution
Source:8828243
1918 - 10th September 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Slight gassing
Hospital/Institution
Source:8828243
25th May 1918
1918
hospitalisation
P.U.O. [Pyrexia unknown origin].
Hospital/Institution
Source:8828243
2nd July 1918 - 8th July 1918
1918
dates
Age 40
Source:9088245
30th August 1918
1918
discharge
Source:9088245
30th August 1918
1918
location
Greywell, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:8828243
September 1918
1918
death
United Kingdom
Source:8828241
10th September 1918
burial
Greywell
United Kingdom
Special Memorial
Source:8828241
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas |
| Initials | T |
| Last Name | Dawson |
| Source | 1149434 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greywell, Hampshire | United Kingdom | known February 1914 | ||
| Greywell, Hampshire | United Kingdom | known September 1918 | ||
| Tent on Weston Common, Weston Patrick, Hampshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Widmoor Farm, Ellisfield, Basingstoke | United Kingdom | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | T2/SR/02821 | Army Service Corps | 19th Divisional Bakery | Driver | |
| British Army | Hampshire Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private | ||
| British Army | T2/SR/02821 | Army Service Corps | 50th Divisional Train | Driver |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doris Amelia Dawson | daughter | 27th November 1908 | |
| Thomas William Dawson | son | 25th June 1910 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline Dawson | mother | ||
| William Dawson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Dawson | sister | 1872 | |
| Kate Dawson | sister | 1874 | |
| Susan Dawson | sister | 1876 | |
| William Dawson | brother | 1881 | |
| Eliza Dawson | sister | 1884 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amelia Perry | wife | 8th February 1908 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Brown | Dark brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918-02 | 5'7" |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Greywell Memorial Gates - Greywell, HampshireMore about Greywell Memorial Gates - Greywell, Hampshire
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Greywell Parish Memorial Board, HampshireMore about Greywell Parish Memorial Board, Hampshire
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | R58235 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | R58235 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Peter6648 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth war Graves Commission - image | R58235 | |
| Medal Index card - image | R58235 | |
| Greywell = Driver Thomas Dawson | R58235 | |
| Service Records: Thomas Dawson born Yateley 1878 | Peter6648 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Army Service Corps | R58235 | |
| T Dawson | Andrew13060 |
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