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We remember Thomas Hardwidge
We remember Thomas Hardwidge
Timeline
Timeline
1871
sibling
Morgan
Source:8706038
1871
1875
sibling
William
Source:8706038
1875
1877
sibling
Edward
Source:8706038
1877
1880
sibling
John
Source:8706034
1880
1881
1884
sibling
Catherine
Source:8706034
1884
1887
sibling
Phoebe J
Source:8706034
1887
1888
sibling
Benjamin
Source:8706034
1888
1891
sibling
Henry
Source:8706038
1891
1891
location
High Street, Home Penrhys, Pontypridd
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8706038
1891
1901
employment
Coal Hewer (Below Ground)
Source:8706034
1901
1901
location
High Street, Ystradyfodwg, Pontypridd, Glamorgan
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8706034
1901
1903
marriage
Margaret Annie Rees
Source:8706030
1903
1906
children
Mary Ann
Source:8706018
1906
1911
children
Lilian
Source:8706042
1911
1911
employment
Coal Miner - Hewer
Source:8706018
1911
1911
location
17 High Street, Ferndale, Glamorgan
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8706018
1911
1911
location
17 High Street, Ferndale, Glamorgan
United Kingdom
Source:8706054
1911
1913
children
Phoebe
Source:8706043
1913
1916
service
British Army
Corporal
26634
Welsh Regiment
15th Battalion
Source:8625598
1916
enlistment
Mardy, Glamorgan
United Kingdom
Source:8625598
1916
death
Killed in Action
Thomas was fatally wounded by a German sniper. His brother Henry came to his aid and was also shot. Thomas and Henry died in each other's arms
Mametz Wood, The Somme, France
France
Source:1553641
11th July 1916
burial
Mametz, Somme
France
Plot VIII, Row F, Grave 6
Source:8625602
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas |
| Initials | T |
| Last Name | Hardwidge |
| Source | 1553641 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 High Street, Ferndale, Glamorgan | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| 17 High Street, Ferndale, Glamorgan | United Kingdom | known 1911 | ||
| High Street, Home Penrhys, Pontypridd | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| High Street, Ystradyfodwg, Pontypridd, Glamorgan | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 26634 | Welsh Regiment | 15th Battalion | Corporal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann | daughter | 1906 | |
| Phoebe | daughter | 1913 | |
| Lilian | daughter | 1911 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoebe | mother | ||
| John Hardwidge | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John | brother | 1880 | |
| Catherine | sister | 1884 | |
| Phoebe J | sister | 1887 | |
| Benjamin | brother | 1888 | |
| Morgan | brother | 1871 | |
| William | brother | 1875 | |
| Edward | brother | 1877 | |
| Henry | brother | 1891 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Annie Rees | wife | 1903 |
Media
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HeadstoneFlatiron Copse Cemetery, Mametz, Departement de la Somme, Picardie, France
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Commonwealth81368 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Commonwealth81368 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Headstone | Richard7398 | |
| Thomas | Selena49658 |
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