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We remember Thomas Gwyliam Houghton
We remember Thomas Gwyliam Houghton
Timeline
Timeline
1886
1908
children
Lucy Katherine
Source:8837290
13th April 1908
1908
marriage
Sarah Elizabeth Felton
Source:8837290
2nd May 1908 - 3rd November 1918
1908
children
Winifred Houghton
Source:8837290
12th August 1908
1911
children
George Allen Houghton
Source:8837290
22nd February 1911
1914
employment
Farm Labourer
United Kingdom
Source:8837290
1914
1914
children
Edna Houghton
Source:8837290
1st May 1914
1914
enlistment
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
United Kingdom
Source:8837290
3rd October 1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8837290
27th September 1915 - 25th July 1916
1916
hospitalisation
GSW of chest (right side)/Right lung
Hospital/Institution
Source:8837290
14th July 1916
1917
discharge
Source:8837290
16th November 1917
1917
location
5 Worcester Road, Albrighton, Shropshire
United Kingdom
Source:8837290
November 1917
service
British Army
Private
14749
Shropshire Light Infantry
Source:1973075
service
British Army
Private
14749
King's Shropshire Light Infantry
3rd Battalion
Source:8837322
service
British Army
Private
14749
King's Shropshire Light Infantry
7th Battalion
Source:8837322
1918
death
United Kingdom
Source:8837284
3rd November 1918
burial
Shropshire
United Kingdom
II. 12.
Source:8846543
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas Gwyliam |
| Initials | TG |
| Last Name | Houghton |
| Source | 8837290 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Worcester Road, Albrighton, Shropshire | United Kingdom | known November 1917 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 14749 | Shropshire Light Infantry | Private | ||
| British Army | 14749 | King's Shropshire Light Infantry | 3rd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 14749 | King's Shropshire Light Infantry | 7th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucy Katherine | daughter | 13th April 1908 | |
| Winifred Houghton | daughter | 12th August 1908 | |
| George Allen Houghton | son | 22nd February 1911 | |
| Edna Houghton | daughter | 1st May 1914 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline Houghton | mother | ||
| Allen Houghton | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Elizabeth Felton | wife | 2nd May 1908 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Dark brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-10 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | R58235 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | R58235 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | R58235 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | R58235 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Fife3190 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission - image | R58235 | |
| Medal Index Card - image | R58235 |
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