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We remember Thomas Herbert Picton Morris
We remember Thomas Herbert Picton Morris
Duplicate of T H P Morris
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Timeline
Timeline
1883
1901
education
Gentleman Cadet
Sandhurst Royal Military Academy
Sandhurst, Berkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8779848
April 1901
1909
marriage
Cynthia Gertrude Keating
Source:8780312
September 1909
1916
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8780316
1st January 1916
1916
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8780317
15th June 1916
1916
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7150218
18th September 1916
1917
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8780320
25th May 1917
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6166441
education
Eton College
Windsor, Berkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8780314
service
British Army
Captain
Rifle Brigade
Source:3136461
service
British Army
Lieutenant Colonel
Rifle Brigade
Source:3136461
service
British Army
Lieutenant Colonel
Rifle Brigade
9th Bn.
Source:7150218
1916
death
Died of wounds
Somme
France
Source:7150218
Source:8779845
Source:6166462
18th September 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7150218
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas Herbert Picton |
| Initials | THP |
| Last Name | Morris |
| Source | 6166441 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Rifle Brigade | Captain | |||
| British Army | Rifle Brigade | Lieutenant Colonel | |||
| British Army | Rifle Brigade | 9th Bn. | Lieutenant Colonel |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DSO, MC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Sarah Morris | mother | ||
| Herbert Picton Morris | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cynthia Gertrude Keating | wife | September 1909 |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Recipients of the Military CrossMore about Recipients of the Military Cross
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Post Office Rifles - OfficersMore about Post Office Rifles - Officers
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8th London Regiment (Post Office Rifles) - 1916 Battles of the SommeMore about 8th London Regiment (Post Office Rifles) - 1916 Battles of the Somme
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Royal United Services Institute Roll of HonourMore about Royal United Services Institute Roll of Honour
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Valerie34433 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Valerie34433 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Valerie34433 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Valerie34433 | |
| Britain School & University rolls 1914-1918 Transcription | Valerie34433 | |
| Britain School & University rolls 1914-1918 Transcription | Valerie34433 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Valerie34433 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Valerie34433 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Valerie34433 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Valerie34433 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Peerage entry | Ian19945 | |
| CWGC website | Ian19945 |
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We remember Thomas Herbert Picton Morris
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