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We remember Thomas Measey
We remember Thomas Measey
Timeline
Timeline
1878
sibling
Mabel Measey
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1878
1879
sibling
William Measey
Source:7966739
1879
1881
sibling
Albert Measey
Source:7966739
1881
1882
sibling
Charles H. Measey
Source:7966739
1882
1885
birth
United Kingdom
Source:7966738
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1885
1885
sibling
Mary A. Measey
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1885
1887
sibling
James Measey
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1887
1889
sibling
George Measey
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1889
1891
dates
Age 5
Source:7966739
5th April 1891
1891
location
Oakley, Buckinghamshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7966739
5th April 1891
1891
sibling
Lucy Measey
Source:7966740
1891
1895
sibling
Frank Measey
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1895
1901
dates
Age 16
Source:7966740
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Cattleman on Farm
Oakley, Buckinghamshire
United Kingdom
Source:7966740
31st March 1901
1901
location
Public House, Oakley, Buckinghamshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7966740
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 24
Source:7966853
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Labourer
Railway
Swansea, Glamorganshire, Wales
United Kingdom
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2nd April 1911
1911
location
Pontilan Huts, Llangyfelach, Glamorganshire, Wales
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:7966853
2nd April 1911
1915
dates
Age 29
Source:7966714
16th November 1915
1915
enlistment
Oxford
United Kingdom
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16th November 1915
1915
service
British Army
Machine Gun Corps
Source:7966714
16th November 1915 - 20th January 1917
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7966737
10th June 1916
service
British Army
Private
27362
Machine Gun Corps
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service
British Army
Private
27362
Machine Gun Corps (Infantry)
Source:7112942
1917
death
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20th January 1917
burial
Nord
France
111 D 10
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas |
| Initials | T |
| Last Name | Measey |
| Source | 2996742 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakley, Buckinghamshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Pontilan Huts, Llangyfelach, Glamorganshire, Wales | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Public House, Oakley, Buckinghamshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 27362 | Machine Gun Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 27362 | Machine Gun Corps (Infantry) | Private | ||
| British Army | Machine Gun Corps |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Measey | mother | ||
| Joseph Measey | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mabel Measey | sister | 1878 | |
| William Measey | brother | 1879 | |
| Albert Measey | brother | 1881 | |
| Charles H. Measey | brother | 1882 | |
| Mary A. Measey | sister | 1885 | |
| James Measey | brother | 1887 | |
| George Measey | brother | 1889 | |
| Lucy Measey | sister | 1891 | |
| Frank Measey | brother | 1895 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-11-16 | 5'9" |
Media
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Memorial Plaque, St Mary's Church, OakleyThis is the memorial plaque for the men from Oakley who lost their lives in WW1.
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Brenda63536 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Brenda63536 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Brenda63536 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Brenda63536 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Brenda63536 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Brenda63536 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Brenda63536 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Plaque, St Mary's Church, Oakley | Brenda63536 |
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