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We remember Thomas William Morris
We remember Thomas William Morris
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1896
sibling
Albert Earnest Morris
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1896
1898
sibling
Richard Frank Morris
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1898
1900
sibling
Edwin George Morris
Source:3136593
1900
1903
sibling
Sarah Ann Morris
Source:3136593
1903
1906
sibling
Frederck Morris
Source:3136593
1906
1910
sibling
Jack Morris
Source:3136593
1910
1911
dates
Age 16
Source:3136593
1911
1911
location
Danygraig Road, Swansea, Wales
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:3136593
1911
1916
employment
Fuel Worker
Swansea, Glamorgan
United Kingdom
Source:3136593
1916
1916
enlistment
Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales
United Kingdom
Source:3136593
17th November 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private / Lance Corporal
3485
Welsh Guards
1st
Source:3136593
17th November 1916 - 19th February 1919
1917
children
Thomas William Morris
Source:3136593
4th April 1917
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:3136593
27th June 1917 - 9th April 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Shrapnel Wound
Hospital/Institution
Source:3136593
5th April 1918
1918
marriage
Rose Jones
Source:3136593
20th June 1918 - 1979
1919
discharge
Source:3136593
19th February 1919
1919
children
Rose Morris
Source:3136593
24th August 1919
1921
employment
Farm labourer
Swansea, Glamorgan
United Kingdom
Source:3136593
1921
1921
service
British Army
Private
3950715
Welsh Regiment
6th (Glamorgan)
Source:3136593
18th July 1921
1924
children
Dorothy Morris
Source:3136593
8th October 1924
service
British Army
Private
3485
Welsh Guards
Source:3136593
1979
death
Not War Related
Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales
United Kingdom
Source:3136593
1979
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas William |
| Initials | TW |
| Last Name | Morris |
| Source | 3136593 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danygraig Road, Swansea, Wales | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3485 | Welsh Guards | Private | ||
| British Army | 3485 | Welsh Guards | 1st | Private / Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 3950715 | Welsh Regiment | 6th (Glamorgan) | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas William Morris | son | 4th April 1917 | |
| Rose Morris | daughter | 24th August 1919 | |
| Dorothy Morris | daughter | 8th October 1924 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marie Darke | mother | ||
| Frank Morris | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Earnest Morris | brother | 1896 | |
| Richard Frank Morris | brother | 1898 | |
| Edwin George Morris | brother | 1900 | |
| Sarah Ann Morris | sister | 1903 | |
| Frederck Morris | brother | 1906 | |
| Jack Morris | brother | 1910 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Jones | wife | 20th June 1918 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-11-17 | 5'9" |
Media
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 |
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