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We remember Thomas Meadows
We remember Thomas Meadows
Timeline
Timeline
1898
1901
dates
Age 2
Source:8625480
31st March 1901
1901
location
Snape Green, Scarisbrick, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8625480
31st March 1901
1903
sibling
Elizabeth Meadows
Source:8625482
1903
1909
sibling
Richard H Meadows
Source:8625482
1909
1911
dates
Age 12
Source:8625482
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Ottershead Farm, Westhead, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8625482
2nd April 1911
1918
dates
Age 19
Source:8625478
24th May 1918
1918
employment
Farm horseman
Source:8625478
24th May 1918
1918
enlistment
Lancaster, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:8625478
24th May 1918
1918
location
Rough Holm Farm, Pilling, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8625478
24th May 1918
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8625478
26th September 1918 - 27th October 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
49475
King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment)
8th Bn
Source:8625478
28th September 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Gunshot wound, right forearm
Hospital/Institution
Source:8625478
24th October 1918
1920
dates
Age 21
Source:8625486
17th February 1920
1920
employment
Farm servant
Source:8625486
17th February 1920
1920
marriage
Lily Armitstead
Source:8625479
17th February 1920
1920
location
Rough Holm Farm, Pilling, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8625486
17th February 1920
1939
employment
Farm labourer
Source:8625479
29th September 1939
1939
location
Eskham Cottages, Pilling, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8625479
29th September 1939
1940
dates
Age 41
Source:8625489
19th February 1940
1940
death
Not War Related
Preston, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:8625489
19th February 1940
burial
Pilling, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:8625489
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas |
| Initials | T |
| Last Name | Meadows |
| Source | 2994285 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eskham Cottages, Pilling, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| Ottershead Farm, Westhead, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Rough Holm Farm, Pilling, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 24th May 1918 | |
| Rough Holm Farm, Pilling, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 17th February 1920 | |
| Snape Green, Scarisbrick, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 49475 | King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) | 8th Bn | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Meadows | mother | ||
| James Meadows | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Meadows | sister | 1903 | |
| Richard H Meadows | brother | 1909 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lily Armitstead | wife | 17th February 1920 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918-05-24 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1899-01-08 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Paul18202 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Paul18202 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Paul18202 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 Register | Paul18202 | |
| Lancashire, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1936 | Paul18202 | |
| Lancashire, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1911 | Paul18202 | |
| British Newspapers 1710-1953 | Paul18202 | |
| UK, WWI Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914-1920 | Paul18202 |
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