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We remember Thomas James Highgate
We remember Thomas James Highgate
Timeline
Timeline
1891
sibling
Robert
Source:9412671
1891
1893
sibling
Emily
Source:9412671
1893
1895
1898
sibling
Joseph
Source:9412671
1898
1901
dates
Age 5
Source:9412671
1901
1901
location
57 Killiam Rd, Lewisham, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9412671
1901
1911
dates
Age 16
Source:6159713
1911
1911
employment
Deck boy
Source:6159713
1911
1911
location
14 College Lane, Liverpool, Lancashire
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:6159713
1911
1912
employment
Seaman
Source:6159686
4th October 1912
1912
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
Source:6159686
4th October 1912
1912
service
British Army
Private
6045
Royal West Kent Regiment
3rd Battalion
Source:6159686
4th October 1912 - 3rd February 1913
1913
service
British Army
Private
L/10061
Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment)
1st Battalion
Source:6159687
4th February 1913 - 8th September 1914
1914
events
Desertion
Military Discipline
returned to duty 26.06.1914 (26.6.14 - 2.7.14 remitted for good behaviour)
Source:6159687
28th February 1914 - 4th May 1914
1914
events
Absent from Tattoo
Military Discipline
Dublin
Ireland
Source:6159687
1st July 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6159729
15th August 1914 - 8th September 1914
events
Desertion
Military Discipline
Source:6159687
service
British Army
Private
L/10061
Royal West Kent Regiment
1 Bn.
Source:6159729
1914
death
States died of wounds on the Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription
France
Source:7461195
Source:6159688
8th September 1914
burial
Seine-et-Marne
France
Source:7461195
sibling
Charles
Source:6159686
location
Catford, London
United Kingdom
Source:6159688
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas James |
| Initials | TJ |
| Last Name | Highgate |
| Source | 6159686 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 College Lane, Liverpool, Lancashire | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 1911 | |
| 57 Killiam Rd, Lewisham, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Catford, London | United Kingdom |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | L/10061 | Royal West Kent Regiment | 1 Bn. | Private | |
| British Army | 6045 | Royal West Kent Regiment | 3rd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | L/10061 | Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment) | 1st Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice | mother | ||
| James John Highgate | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles | brother | ||
| Emily | sister | 1893 | |
| Joseph | brother | 1898 | |
| Robert | brother | 1891 |
Media
Media
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Memorial to Thomas HighgateMemorial post at the National Memorial Arboretum. Photograph taken by Charlotte Czyzyk, 6 November 2016Contributed by:
Charlotte33
Communities
Communities
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IWM Collection items selected by John Hughes-WilsonMore about IWM Collection items selected by John Hughes-Wilson
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The Highgate brothers from KentMore about The Highgate brothers from Kent
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| GRO WAR DEATHS ARMY OTHER RANKS (1914 to1921) Transcription | Michelle915 | |
| De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Transcription | Michelle915 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Michelle915 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Michelle915 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Michelle915 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Michelle915 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| World War One: Thomas Highgate first to be shot for cowardice | Michelle915 | |
| Shot at dawn: The cruel fate of men and boys “absent without leave” during World War 1 | Jo6 | |
| Blindfold and alone by Cathryn Cornes and John Hughes Wilson | Nigel60830 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Highgate: from BBC article | Jo6 | |
| Newsshopper newspaper article | Viv2034 | |
| Memorial to Thomas Highgate | Charlotte33 |
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