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We remember Thomas Edwin Greatrex
We remember Thomas Edwin Greatrex
Timeline
Timeline
1879
sibling
Mary A Greatrex
Source:6645131
1879
1881
sibling
Joseph W Greatrex
Source:6645131
1881
1883
sibling
Phoebe F Greatrex
Source:6645131
1883
1884
sibling
Mary Greatrex
Source:6645129
1884
1887
1891
location
Gravelly Lane Erdington
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6645131
5th April 1891
1901
location
Gravelly Lane Erdington
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6645129
31st March 1901
1911
employment
Labourer
Source:6645125
2nd April 1911
1911
location
289 Gravelly Lane Erdington Warwickshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6645125
2nd April 1911
1916
marriage
Julia L Green
Source:7613985
1916
1918
service
British Army
Private
G/23324
The Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment
10 Battalion
Source:7613979
1918
1918
location
30 Gravelly Lane Erdington
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7613979
1918 - 1927
1928
death
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:7613987
1928
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas Edwin |
| Initials | TE |
| Last Name | Greatrex |
| Source | 7613979 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 289 Gravelly Lane Erdington Warwickshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 30 Gravelly Lane Erdington | United Kingdom | their own address | 1918 - 1927 | |
| Gravelly Lane Erdington | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Gravelly Lane Erdington | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | G/23324 | The Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment | 10 Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoebe Greatrex | mother | ||
| Joseph Greatrex | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary A Greatrex | sister | 1879 | |
| Joseph W Greatrex | brother | 1881 | |
| Phoebe F Greatrex | sister | 1883 | |
| Mary Greatrex | sister | 1884 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julia L Green | wife | 1916 |
Media
Media
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An example of Private Greatrex's medalsThe British War Medal and the Victory Medal
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Sharon36563
Communities
Communities
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Gravelly Lane Erdington 1914 - 1918More about Gravelly Lane Erdington 1914 - 1918
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Sharon36563 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Electoral Register | Sharon36563 | |
| An example of Private Greatrex's medals | Sharon36563 |
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