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We remember Thomas Thackeray Grove
We remember Thomas Thackeray Grove
Timeline
Timeline
1880
1881
dates
Age 1
Source:9563429
3rd April 1881
1881
location
6 Rusham Road, Balham, London, Surrey
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9563429
3rd April 1881
1891
dates
Age 11
Source:9563441
5th April 1891
1891
location
The Rectory, Cliffe, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9563441
5th April 1891
1901
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Engineers
Source:9563445
31st March 1901
1901
location
31 Alma Road, Sheerness, Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9563445
31st March 1901
1917
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9563364
1st January 1917
1917
service
British Army
Major
Royal Engineers
Source:9563445
1st January 1917
1965
dates
Age 85
Source:9563531
1965
marriage
Amy M
Source:9563445
service
British Army
Captain
Royal Engineers
Source:1488986
service
British Army
Lieutenant Colonel
Royal Engineers
Source:1488986
1965
death
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Source:9563531
1965
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas Thackeray |
| Initials | TT |
| Last Name | Grove, |
| Source | 9573228 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Alma Road, Sheerness, Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 6 Rusham Road, Balham, London, Surrey | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| The Rectory, Cliffe, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Engineers | Captain | |||
| British Army | Royal Engineers | Lieutenant Colonel | |||
| British Army | Royal Engineers | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Engineers | Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DSO and Bar | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta Sophia nee Irvine | mother | ||
| Rev William Henry Grove | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amy M | wife |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Berkhamsted School Roll of Honour 1914 - Regular ArmyMore about Berkhamsted School Roll of Honour 1914 - Regular Army
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Berkhamsted School: Distinguished Service OrderMore about Berkhamsted School: Distinguished Service Order
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Berkhamsted School: Mentioned in DespatchesMore about Berkhamsted School: Mentioned in Despatches
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Peter6648 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| DSO: Major Thomas Thackeray GROVE | Peter6648 | |
| DSO and Bar: Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Thackeray GROVE, DSO | Peter6648 |
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