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We remember Thomas John Disley
We remember Thomas John Disley
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1894
location
80 South Chester Street, Toxteth, Liverpool
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9243547
27th June 1894
1898
sibling
Mary Ann Disley
Source:9243556
1898
1901
dates
Age 6
Source:9243549
31st March 1901
1901
location
13 Tudor Street, West Derby, Liverpool
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9243549
31st March 1901
1901
sibling
Charles Disley
Source:9243549
1901
1903
sibling
Clara Disley
Source:9243556
1903
1904
sibling
Margaret Disley
Source:9243556
1904
1906
sibling
George Disley
Source:9243556
1906
1908
sibling
John Disley
Source:9243556
1908
1910
sibling
Harry Disley
Source:9243556
1910
1911
dates
Age 16
Source:9243556
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Errand Boy
Smiths Premier Typewriting
Source:9243556
2nd April 1911
1911
location
12 Cedric Street, Pendleton, Salford, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9243556
2nd April 1911
1913
dates
Age 19
Source:9243517
22nd October 1913
1913
employment
Typewriter mechanic
Source:9243517
22nd October 1913
1913
enlistment
Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:9243517
22nd October 1913
1913
service
British Army
Private
L/4970
9th Lancers
Source:9243517
22nd October 1913 - 1920
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9243517
15th August 1914 - 3rd June 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Wounded
Hospital/Institution
Source:9243517
May 1915
1916
dates
Age 21
Source:9243535
18th January 1916
1916
marriage
Elsie Hardy
Source:9243517
18th January 1916
1916
location
364 Liverpool Street, Pendleton, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9243535
18th January 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9243517
15th March 1916 - 25th November 1918
1920
service
British Army
Private later Sergeant
Royal Tank Corps
Source:9243517
1920 - 12th October 1925
1929
location
11 Haven Street, Seedley, Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:9243517
21st October 1929
1938
service
British Army
312115
Royal Engineers (Territorial Army)
Source:9243540
23rd November 1938
1940
dates
Age 46
Source:9243540
7th November 1940
1940
employment
Army Orderly Clerk: Sergeant, Royal Artillery
Source:9243540
7th November 1940
1940
marriage
Myra Taylor aka Rowlands
Source:9243540
7th November 1940
1940
service
British Army
Sergeant
312115
Royal Artillery
Source:9243540
7th November 1940
1940
location
78 Trevor Road, Flixton, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9243540
7th November 1940
1980
dates
Age 85
Source:9243563
1980
1980
death
Source:9243563
1980
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas John |
| Initials | TJ |
| Last Name | Disley |
| Source | 9243535 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Haven Street, Seedley, Manchester | United Kingdom | known 21st October 1929 | ||
| 12 Cedric Street, Pendleton, Salford, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 13 Tudor Street, West Derby, Liverpool | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 364 Liverpool Street, Pendleton, Lancashire | United Kingdom | known 18th January 1916 | ||
| 78 Trevor Road, Flixton, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 7th November 1940 | |
| 80 South Chester Street, Toxteth, Liverpool | United Kingdom | parents address | known 27th June 1894 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Tank Corps | Private later Sergeant | |||
| British Army | L/4970 | 9th Lancers | Private | ||
| British Army | 312115 | Royal Artillery | Sergeant | ||
| British Army | 312115 | Royal Engineers (Territorial Army) |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Disley | father | ||
| Harriet Disley | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Disley | brother | 1901 | |
| Clara Disley | sister | 1903 | |
| Margaret Disley | sister | 1904 | |
| George Disley | brother | 1906 | |
| John Disley | brother | 1908 | |
| Harry Disley | brother | 1910 | |
| Mary Ann Disley | sister | 1898 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsie Hardy | wife | 18th January 1916 | |
| Myra Taylor aka Rowlands | wife | 7th November 1940 |
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Tank Corps Enlistment Records, 1919-1934 | Barry1338 | |
| National Roll of the Great War, 1914-1918 | Barry1338 | |
| Manchester, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1930 | Barry1338 | |
| Liverpool, England, Church of England Baptisms, 1813-1906 | Barry1338 | |
| 1901 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1911 Census | Barry1338 | |
| GRO Deaths Index | Barry1338 |
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