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We remember Thomas Henley
We remember Thomas Henley
Timeline
Timeline
1879
1904
dates
Age 25
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5th August 1904
1904
enlistment
Manchester
United Kingdom
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5th August 1904
1904
events
Conviction for fraudulent enlistment
Military Discipline
United Kingdom
Despite this early conviction he remained in the army and was later deemed to be of "Very good" military character.
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6th September 1904 - 16th November 1904
1904
service
British Army
Private
8344
Royal Irish Regiment
2nd Battalion
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21st November 1904 - 24th November 1905
1905
service
British Army
Private
8344
Royal Irish Regiment
1st Battalion (India)
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25th November 1905 - 8th December 1907
1907
service
British Army
Private
8344
Royal Irish Regiment
Army Reserve
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9th December 1907
1914
service
British Army
Private
8344
Royal Irish Regiment
2nd Battalion (BEF)
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8th August 1914 - 6th December 1918
1914
location
Raglan South Barracks, Devonport
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9303008
11th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
8344
Royal Irish Regiment
Source:1837135
13th August 1914
1914
internment
pow
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27th August 1914 - November 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
8344
Royal Irish Regiment
Depot
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7th December 1918 - 22nd March 1919
1919
discharge
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23rd March 1919
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas |
| Initials | T |
| Last Name | Henley |
| Source | 1837135 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raglan South Barracks, Devonport | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 11th August 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 8344 | Royal Irish Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 8344 | Royal Irish Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 8344 | Royal Irish Regiment | 1st Battalion (India) | Private | |
| British Army | 8344 | Royal Irish Regiment | Army Reserve | Private | |
| British Army | 8344 | Royal Irish Regiment | 2nd Battalion (BEF) | Private | |
| British Army | 8344 | Royal Irish Regiment | Depot | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1904-08-05 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1904-08-05 | Roman Catholic |
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The Guardhouse at Raglan Barracks, DevonportRaglan Barracks, Devonport, where the 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment was based prior to their embarkation for France in August 1914.Contributed by:
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SS HerschelSS Herschel, the ship which transported the Royal Irish Regiment across the channel to France. They disembarked in Boulogne on 14th August 1914.Contributed by:
Patrick63223
Communities
Communities
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2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment from August to October 1914More about 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment from August to October 1914
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Patrick63223 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Campaigns and History of the Royal Irish Regiment Vol.II from 1900 to 1922 | Patrick63223 | |
| "There's a Devil in the Drum" by J.F.Lucy | Patrick63223 | |
| “The Mons Star: The British Expeditionary Force 1914” | Patrick63223 | |
| “Within Four Walls” by Major M.C.C. Harrison and Captain H. Cartwright | Patrick63223 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Irish Regiment Cap Badge | Patrick63223 | |
| Royal Irish Regiment Cap Badge | Patrick63223 | |
| Altrincham circa 1880 | Patrick63223 | |
| The Guardhouse at Raglan Barracks, Devonport | Patrick63223 | |
| SS Herschel | Patrick63223 |
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