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We remember Thomas James Emsley
We remember Thomas James Emsley
Timeline
Timeline
1883
1900
enlistment
Source:9130711
2nd March 1900
1915
dates
Age 32
Source:9130712
31st March 1915
1915
marriage
Nora Beatrice Forrest
Source:9130712
31st March 1915
1915
service
British Army
Serjeant
714
Military Foot Police
Source:9130712
31st March 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:2459378
25th April 1915
1918
hospitalisation
Nervous debility and neurasthenia,
Hospital/Institution
Source:9130711
November 1918
1920
children
Thomas Forrest Emsley
Source:9130711
5th August 1920
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9130711
service
British Army
Acting Warrant Officer Class 1
714
Military Foot Police
Source:2459378
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas James |
| Initials | TJ |
| Last Name | Emsley |
| Source | 9130711 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 714 | Military Foot Police | Acting Warrant Officer Class 1 | ||
| British Army | 714 | Military Foot Police | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Forrest Emsley | son | 5th August 1920 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Emsley | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nora Beatrice Forrest | wife | 31st March 1915 |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Wartime marriages at St George's Garrison Church, Aldershot, HampshireMore about Wartime marriages at St George's Garrison Church, Aldershot, Hampshire
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Yvonne27542 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| St George's (Garrison) Church, Aldershot, Hampshire - Marriage Register | Yvonne27542 |
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