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We remember Thomas Henry Head
We remember Thomas Henry Head
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1897
sibling
Florence Elizabeth Head
Source:8502592
1897
1901
location
Main Street, Reedness, Goole
United Kingdom
Source:8502592
April 1901
1911
employment
Farm Servant
Johnathon Bramhill
Eastoft
United Kingdom
Source:8502595
April 1911
1911
location
Bolt Gate Farm, Eastoft (living in with Farm Foreman)
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8502595
April 1911
1914
employment
Labourer
Goole
United Kingdom
Source:8502584
10th November 1914
1914
enlistment
Goole
United Kingdom
Source:8502584
10th November 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
19715
Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
Depot - Pontefract
Source:8502584
11th November 1914 - 24th November 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
19715
Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
11th Battalion
Source:8502584
24th November 1914 - 8th September 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
21035
York and Lancaster Regiment
3rd Battalion
Source:8502584
10th September 1915 - 20th September 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
21035
York and Lancaster Regiment
6th Battalion
Source:8502584
20th September 1915 - 2nd June 1916
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:8502584
20th September 1915 - 26th June 1916
1916
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
21035
York and Lancaster Regiment
6th Battalion
Source:8502584
2nd June 1916 - 30th September 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8502584
27th June 1916 - 18th June 1919
1916
service
British Army
Corporal
21035
York and Lancaster Regiment
6th Battalion
Source:8502584
30th September 1916 - 27th November 1916
1916
service
British Army
Sergeant
21035
York and Lancaster Regiment
6th Battalion
Source:8502584
27th November 1916 - 9th August 1917
1918
awards
Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8502584
April 1918
1919
service
British Army
Acting Warrant Officer Class 1 - RSM
21035
York and Lancaster Regiment
Source:8502590
14th June 1919
1922
marriage
Minnie Walker
Source:8502809
July 1922
1923
children
George Head
Source:8503010
1923
1923
children
William Head
Source:8503010
1923
1924
children
Lillian Head
Source:8503010
1924
1925
employment
tractor driver on a farm
Airmyn
United Kingdom
Source:8503010
1925
1925
location
74, High Street, Airmyn
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8503010
1925
1927
children
Kathleen Head
Source:8503010
1927
1939
employment
Public Service
A.R.P. Warden
Airmyn
United Kingdom
Source:8503010
1939 - 1945
1962
death
Not War Related
Goole
United Kingdom
Source:8502594
5th January 1962
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas Henry |
| Initials | TH |
| Last Name | Head |
| Source | 8502591 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74, High Street, Airmyn | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1925 | |
| Bolt Gate Farm, Eastoft (living in with Farm Foreman) | United Kingdom | away from home address | known April 1911 | |
| Main Street, Reedness, Goole | United Kingdom | known April 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 19715 | Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry | Depot - Pontefract | Private | |
| British Army | 19715 | Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry | 11th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 21035 | York and Lancaster Regiment | 3rd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 21035 | York and Lancaster Regiment | 6th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 21035 | York and Lancaster Regiment | 6th Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 21035 | York and Lancaster Regiment | 6th Battalion | Corporal | |
| British Army | 21035 | York and Lancaster Regiment | 6th Battalion | Sergeant | |
| British Army | 21035 | York and Lancaster Regiment | Acting Warrant Officer Class 1 - RSM |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Head | son | 1923 | |
| William Head | son | 1923 | |
| Lillian Head | daughter | 1924 | |
| Kathleen Head | daughter | 1927 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Head | father | ||
| Mary Ann Head Nee' Gregory | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Elizabeth Head | sister | 1897 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnie Walker | wife | July 1922 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Wesleyan Methodist Church, Reedness - Roll of HonourMore about Wesleyan Methodist Church, Reedness - Roll of Honour
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Alan68334 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Henry Head | Alan68334 | |
| Swinefleet & District Roll of Honour | Glyn23535 |
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