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We remember Thomas France
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Timeline
Timeline
1873
sibling
Esther France
Source:9281153
1873
1878
sibling
Ellen France
Source:9281153
1878
1880
1881
location
36 Bickershaw Lane, Abram
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9281153
April 1881
1883
sibling
Margaret France
Source:9281158
1883
1884
sibling
Adam France
Source:9281158
1884
1886
sibling
Pheobe France
Source:9281158
1886
1888
sibling
Harry France
Source:9281158
1888
1891
sibling
Herbert France
Source:9281158
1891
1893
sibling
Allan France
Source:9281158
1893
1894
sibling
Fred France
Source:9281158
1894
1901
location
409 Bickershaw Lane, Abram
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9281158
April 1901
1901
marriage
Jane Scofield
Source:9280158
2nd November 1901
1905
children
Elizabeth France
Source:9280158
22nd April 1905
1909
children
Margaret France
Source:9280158
8th August 1909
1912
children
Joseph France
Source:9280158
22nd January 1912
1914
children
Jane France
Source:9280158
17th April 1914
1915
enlistment
Preston, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9280158
6th January 1915
1915
location
51 Bentwick Street, Goose Green, Wigan
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9280158
6th January 1915
1919
discharge
Source:9280158
28th January 1919
1919
location
1 Monksyard, Goose Green, Wigan
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9280158
28th January 1919
service
British Army
Driver
74641
Royal Field Artillery
Source:2537672
service
British Army
Gunner
74641
Royal Field Artillery
Source:2537672
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas |
| Initials | T |
| Last Name | France |
| Source | 2537672 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Monksyard, Goose Green, Wigan | United Kingdom | their own address | known 28th January 1919 | |
| 36 Bickershaw Lane, Abram | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1881 | |
| 409 Bickershaw Lane, Abram | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 | |
| 51 Bentwick Street, Goose Green, Wigan | United Kingdom | their own address | known 6th January 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 74641 | Royal Field Artillery | Driver | ||
| British Army | 74641 | Royal Field Artillery | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth France | daughter | 22nd April 1905 | |
| Margaret France | daughter | 8th August 1909 | |
| Joseph France | son | 22nd January 1912 | |
| Jane France | daughter | 17th April 1914 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth France | mother | ||
| Thomas France | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esther France | sister | 1873 | |
| Ellen France | sister | 1878 | |
| Margaret France | sister | 1883 | |
| Adam France | brother | 1884 | |
| Pheobe France | sister | 1886 | |
| Harry France | brother | 1888 | |
| Herbert France | brother | 1891 | |
| Allan France | brother | 1893 | |
| Fred France | brother | 1894 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Scofield | wife | 2nd November 1901 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-01-06 | 5'6" |
Media
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Jacqui101199 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jacqui101199 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jacqui101199 |
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