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We remember Thomas Alfred Biggs
We remember Thomas Alfred Biggs
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1901
location
Birch Street, Nayland, Suffolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9369395
1901
1911
employment
Motor Engine Fitter
London
United Kingdom
Source:9369391
1911
1911
location
2 Great Chart Street, Hoxten, London
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9369391
1911
1914
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
Source:9369346
8th August 1914
1914
dates
Age 22
Source:9369346
1914
1914
employment
Motor Lorry Driver
London
United Kingdom
Source:9369346
1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
MS/558
Royal Army Medical Corps
Source:9369346
1914
1914
marriage
Alice Cochrane
Source:9369346
26th December 1914
1916
children
Thomas Alfred Biggs
Source:9369346
24th April 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9369346
1916
1917
service
British Army
Private
MS/558
Army Service Corps
Motor Transport
Source:9369346
23rd April 1917
1918
children
Kathleen Frances Biggs
Source:9369346
28th April 1918
1919
location
Hither Lane, Lewisham, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9369346
1919
service
British Army
Source:9369346
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas Alfred |
| Initials | TA |
| Last Name | Biggs |
| Source | 9369346 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Great Chart Street, Hoxten, London | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1911 | |
| Birch Street, Nayland, Suffolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Hither Lane, Lewisham, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1919 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | |||||
| British Army | MS/558 | Royal Army Medical Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | MS/558 | Army Service Corps | Motor Transport | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen Frances Biggs | daughter | 28th April 1918 | |
| Thomas Alfred Biggs | son | 24th April 1916 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Biggs | mother | ||
| Alfred Biggs | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Cochrane | wife | 26th December 1914 |
Media
Media
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Roll of Honour, St James' church, Nayland, SuffolkList of men who served during WW1, including those who died.
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Communities
Communities
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Nayland-with-Wissington, SuffolkMore about Nayland-with-Wissington, Suffolk
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Mary129186 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Mary129186 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Mary129186 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Roll of Honour, St James' church, Nayland, Suffolk | Mary129186 |
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