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We remember Thomas Harry Balding
We remember Thomas Harry Balding
Timeline
Timeline
1875
sibling
William E.
Source:8836516
1875
1877
sibling
Frank Johnson
Source:8990036
26th May 1877
1879
1879
sibling
Stuart
Source:8990036
3rd September 1879
1881
location
50-52 Drapers Shop, The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8836881
April 1881
1884
sibling
Maggie
Source:8990036
1884
1887
sibling
Fredrick Benjamin
Source:8990036
1st December 1887
1891
location
50+52 Drapers Shop, The Pantiles
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8836881
April 1891
1894
sibling
Guy
Source:8990036
4th August 1894
1897
enlistment
Canterbury
United Kingdom
Source:9264045
15th September 1897
1897
service
British Army
Private
4528
19th Hussars
Source:9264045
15th September 1897 - 30th October 1897
1899
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
3986
13th Hussars
Source:9284439
September 1899
1899
theatres
Africa :5
Source:9264045
10th November 1899 - 26th June 1900
1900
location
Battle of Tugela Heights
South Africa
military residence address
Source:8873886
February 1900
1900
location
Ladysmith
South Africa
military residence address
Source:8873957
3rd March 1900
1901
location
Cavalry Barracks, Norwich
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8874018
April 1901
1901
awards
Queen's South Africa Medal
Other War Service Award
Source:9284439
August 1901
1901
location
Tunbridge Wells
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8873969
December 1901
1902
location
China
China
away from home address
Source:8873979
1902
1903
service
Other Empire Force
Instructor
Moroccan Army Secondment
Shereeefian Cavalry
Source:8873258
1903
1903
location
Military Instructor under Kaid (Commander) Henry Aubrey de Maclean in Fez
Morocco
military residence address
Source:8836892
1903
1903
service
British Army
Lance Sergeant
3986
13th Hussars attached Sultan of Morocco's Forces
Source:9264045
4th September 1903
1907
service
British Army
Lance Sergeant
616
11th Hussars attached Sultan of Morocco's Forces
Source:9264045
1st June 1907 - 14th September 1909
1908
location
Settat
Morocco
military residence address
Source:8836892
August 1908
1909
discharge
Source:9264045
14th September 1909
1912
service
Other Empire Force
Commander
Moroccan Army Secondment
Shereeefian Cavalry
Source:8873258
1912 - 1918
1916
awards
Legion of Honour
Other War Service Award
Source:8874109
February 1916
1918
awards
Ouissam Alouite
Other War Service Award
Source:9263854
24th January 1918
1921
location
25 Kenilworth Road, St Leonards on Sea
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8874199
November 1921
1930
location
22 Beaconsfield Place, Aberdeen
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8874202
1930 - 1950
1950
death
Not War Related
Died in Royal Infirmary, Aberdeen
Aberdeen
United Kingdom
Source:8874202
15th May 1950
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas Harry |
| Initials | TH |
| Last Name | Balding |
| Source | 150871 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Beaconsfield Place, Aberdeen | United Kingdom | their own address | 1930 - 1950 | |
| 25 Kenilworth Road, St Leonards on Sea | United Kingdom | their own address | known November 1921 | |
| 50+52 Drapers Shop, The Pantiles | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1891 | |
| 50-52 Drapers Shop, The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1881 | |
| Battle of Tugela Heights | South Africa | military residence address | known February 1900 | |
| Cavalry Barracks, Norwich | United Kingdom | military residence address | known April 1901 | |
| China | China | away from home address | known 1902 | |
| Ladysmith | South Africa | military residence address | known 3rd March 1900 | |
| Military Instructor under Kaid (Commander) Henry Aubrey de Maclean in Fez | Morocco | military residence address | known 1903 | |
| Settat | Morocco | military residence address | known August 1908 | |
| Tunbridge Wells | United Kingdom | parents address | known December 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Empire Force | Moroccan Army Secondment | Shereeefian Cavalry | Instructor | ||
| Other Empire Force | Moroccan Army Secondment | Shereeefian Cavalry | Commander | ||
| British Army | 3986 | 13th Hussars | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | 4528 | 19th Hussars | Private | ||
| British Army | 616 | 11th Hussars attached Sultan of Morocco's Forces | Lance Sergeant | ||
| British Army | 3986 | 13th Hussars attached Sultan of Morocco's Forces | Lance Sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Legion of Honour | Other War Service Award | |
| Ouissam Alouite | Other War Service Award | |
| Queen's South Africa Medal | Other War Service Award |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret | mother | ||
| Draper Edwin Balding | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William E. | brother | 1875 | |
| Maggie | sister | 1884 | |
| Fredrick Benjamin | brother | 1st December 1887 | |
| Guy | brother | 4th August 1894 | |
| Frank Johnson | brother | 26th May 1877 | |
| Stuart | brother | 3rd September 1879 |
Media
Media
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Shereefian Court of Moroccan Sultan Mulai HafidImage from 1908. Thomas Balding probably one of the turbaned swordsmen on the left.Contributed by:
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Skinners School Leopard Magazine ArticleDescription of war record in 1918Contributed by:
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Kent & Sussex Courier ArticleReport of Thomas's father celebrating Queen Victoria's Golden JubileeContributed by:
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inside Cover Page of Edwin Balding Family BibleThis gives the full names and dates of Birth of some of Edwin Balding Family including Thomas Harry BaldingContributed by:
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Kaid Shereefian to Sultan of MoroccoTH Balding front row on right on white horseContributed by:
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T H Balding returning to Morocco circa 1920Nothing is known of where this was takenContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Skinners' School Boys Who Served in the First World WarMore about Skinners' School Boys Who Served in the First World War
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Richard106785 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Richard106785 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Richard106785 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ancestry SIte | Richard106785 | |
| 13th Hussars Website | Richard106785 | |
| Wikipedia Definition of Kaid | Alan112713 | |
| London Gazette | Keith1947 | |
| British Army Service Records 1760-1915 | Keith1947 | |
| QSA Medal Roll - 12th, 13th Lancers, 13th - 15th Hussars | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | Richard106785 | |
| 1881 Census | Richard106785 | |
| 1890 Pantiles | Richard106785 | |
| 1891 Census | Richard106785 | |
| Leopard Magazine Report | Richard106785 | |
| Balding Return from Boer War | Richard106785 | |
| Forces Record Boer War | Richard106785 | |
| 13th Hussars | Richard106785 | |
| Shereefian Court of Moroccan Sultan Mulai Hafid | Richard106785 | |
| Settat Camp 1908 | Richard106785 | |
| Skinners School Leopard Magazine Article | Richard106785 | |
| Kent & Sussex Courier Article | Richard106785 | |
| Skinners School 1890s | Richard106785 | |
| Skinners School Sports | Richard106785 | |
| Hussars Tugela Heights | Richard106785 | |
| Cavalry Entering Ladysmith | Richard106785 | |
| Kent & Sussex Courier Article | Richard106785 | |
| Skinners School Leopard Magazine Article | Richard106785 | |
| Calico 'Fancy Dress' Ball | Richard106785 | |
| 1901 Census | Richard106785 | |
| Nelson Cavalry Barracks | Richard106785 | |
| China 1900 | Richard106785 | |
| Shereefian Cavalry | Richard106785 | |
| South Africa Medal Roll | Richard106785 | |
| Legion of Honour Award | Richard106785 | |
| Order of Ouissam Alouitte | Richard106785 | |
| Legion of Honour | Richard106785 | |
| Passenger List SS Petworth | Richard106785 | |
| 25 Kenilworth Road, St Leonards on Sea | Richard106785 | |
| Obituary Aberdeen Press and Journal | Richard106785 | |
| Aberdeen 1950 | Richard106785 | |
| inside Cover Page of Edwin Balding Family Bible | Alan112713 | |
| Kaid Shereefian to Sultan of Morocco | Alan112713 | |
| T H Balding returning to Morocco circa 1920 | Alan112713 | |
| Thomas Harry Balding | Richard106785 |
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