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We remember Tom Hand
We remember Tom Hand
Timeline
Timeline
1872
sibling
Charles Hand
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1872
1883
1902
enlistment
Chelsea
United Kingdom
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1902
1914
service
British Army
Gunner
27996
Royal Horse Artillery
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1914 - 1918
1915
internment
pow
Germany
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24th March 1915 - November 1918
1918
marriage
Kate Parry
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26th December 1918
1919
children
Donald James Hand
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30th November 1919
service
British Army
Private
L/16736
Royal Fusiliers
3rd Battalion
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1942
death
Not War Related
Surrey
United Kingdom
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February 1942
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | L/16736 | Royal Fusiliers | 3rd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 27996 | Royal Horse Artillery | Gunner |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donald James Hand | son | 30th November 1919 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Gardner Mussell | mother | ||
| Tom Hand | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Hand | brother | 1872 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Parry | wife | 26th December 1918 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Hazel | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1902-10-30 | 5'9" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1902-10-30 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Gnr. Tom HandGunner Tom Hand, pictured in the uniform of the Royal Field Artillery. Served with the Royal Horse Artillery. Likely the image was taken before he was captured and became PoW.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| British Army Service Record Pte. T Hand | CHLOE14059 | |
| Death Index | CHLOE14059 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Gnr. Tom Hand | CHLOE14059 |
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