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We remember Thomas Farrell
We remember Thomas Farrell
Timeline
Timeline
1884
sibling
Sarah Ann Halligan Was Farrell
Source:6149049
14th March 1884
1886
1886
location
75 Dundas Street, Bootle
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5520335
10th August 1886
1904
enlistment
Preston
United Kingdom
Source:6149049
14th April 1904
1914
hospitalisation
War wound
Hospital/Institution
Source:6149049
September 1914
1916
hospitalisation
War wound
Hospital/Institution
Source:6149049
May 1916 - February 1917
1917
service
British Army
2nd Lt
Tank Corps
Source:6149049
1917
1917
marriage
Sarah Teresa Williams
Source:6149049
12th May 1917
1917
commission
Regular
Source:6149049
20th December 1917
1918
hospitalisation
War wound
Hospital/Institution
Source:6149049
3rd October 1918
1919
children
Alice Farrell
Source:6149049
13th October 1919
1922
children
Denis Farrell
Source:6149049
9th February 1922
1925
children
Gerard Bernard Farrell
Source:6149049
10th May 1925
1929
children
Edward James Farrell
Source:5521700
27th April 1929
employment
Regular soldier - retired
Source:5521700
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
7886
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Source:1202104
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant Serjeant
66643
Machine Gun Corps
Source:1202104
1959
death
Not War Related
Died from stomach cancer and chronic bronchitis
Newsham General Hospital, Liverpool
United Kingdom
Source:5520335
Source:5521700
6th December 1959
burial
Bootle, Liverpool
United Kingdom
Source:5521700
sibling
John Farrell
Source:6149049
sibling
James Farrell
Source:6149049
sibling
Mary Maddox Was Farrell
Source:6149049
location
109 Marsh Lane, Bootle
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5521700
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas |
| Initials | T |
| Last Name | Farrell |
| Source | 1202104 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 109 Marsh Lane, Bootle | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| 75 Dundas Street, Bootle | United Kingdom | their own address | 10th August 1886 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 7886 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | 66643 | Machine Gun Corps | Second Lieutenant Serjeant | ||
| British Army | Tank Corps | 2nd Lt |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward James Farrell | son | 27th April 1929 | |
| Alice Farrell | daughter | 13th October 1919 | |
| Denis Farrell | son | 9th February 1922 | |
| Gerard Bernard Farrell | son | 10th May 1925 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Farrell was Casey | mother | ||
| James Farrell deceased | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Farrell | brother | ||
| James Farrell | brother | ||
| Mary Maddox was Farrell | sister | ||
| Sarah Ann Halligan was Farrell | sister | 14th March 1884 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Teresa Williams | wife | 12th May 1917 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1904-04-14 | 5'4" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1904-04 | Roman Catholic |
Media
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Granddad Thomas Farrell in Epsom War Hospital 1916Granddad was in the Loyal North Lancs regiment at this point but soon transferred to Machine Gun Corps. 2nd time he was injured in France - opening phases of the Battle of the SommeContributed by:
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Machine Gun Corps team?Granddad Thomas Farrell on the right - Lance Cpl John Potts in the middle - un-named soldier on the leftContributed by:
Jac21992
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas's original Pay Book | Jac21992 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Farrell | Jac21992 | |
| Granddad Thomas Farrell in Epsom War Hospital 1916 | Jac21992 | |
| Machine Gun Corps team? | Jac21992 |
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