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We remember Thomas Parkes
We remember Thomas Parkes
Timeline
Timeline
1881
sibling
Herbert Parkes
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1881
1883
sibling
Arthur J Parkes
Source:6994021
1883
1885
sibling
Alice Parkes
Source:6994021
1885
1887
sibling
William Parkes
Source:6994021
1887
1888
1891
dates
Age 2
Source:6994021
5th April 1891
1892
sibling
Esther Parkes
Source:6994022
1892
1893
sibling
Richard Parkes
Source:6994022
1893
1895
sibling
Florence Edith Parkes
Source:6994023
1895
1897
sibling
Minnie Parkes
Source:6994022
1897
1901
dates
Age 12
Source:6994022
31st March 1901
1901
location
New Hall Street Dudley
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6994022
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 22
Source:6994023
2nd April 1911
1911
location
7 King St Dudley
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6994023
2nd April 1911
1915
employment
Teacher
Source:6992177
4th December 1915
1915
enlistment
Sutton Coldfield
United Kingdom
Source:6992177
4th December 1915
1915
location
41 Ilsley Road Erdington
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6992177
4th December 1915
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6992177
13th March 1916
1917
marriage
Gertrude Clegg
Source:6992177
26th September 1917
1919
discharge
Source:6992177
6th February 1919
1927
location
The School House Dennington Framlingham Suffolk
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:6992177
21st February 1927
appointments
Royal Engineers Qualification : Chemist
Source:6992177
service
British Army
Corporal
146445
Royal Engineers
No 2nd OC Battalion
Source:6992177
location
134 Gravelly Lane Erdington
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6992863
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas |
| Initials | T |
| Last Name | Parkes |
| Source | 3396473 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 134 Gravelly Lane Erdington | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| 41 Ilsley Road Erdington | United Kingdom | their own address | known 4th December 1915 | |
| 7 King St Dudley | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| New Hall Street Dudley | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| The School House Dennington Framlingham Suffolk | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 21st February 1927 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 146445 | Royal Engineers | No 2nd OC Battalion | Corporal |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esther Parkes | mother | ||
| James Parkes | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert Parkes | brother | 1881 | |
| Arthur J Parkes | brother | 1883 | |
| Alice Parkes | sister | 1885 | |
| William Parkes | brother | 1887 | |
| Esther Parkes | sister | 1892 | |
| Richard Parkes | brother | 1893 | |
| Minnie Parkes | sister | 1897 | |
| Florence Edith Parkes | sister | 1895 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gertrude Clegg | wife | 26th September 1917 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-04 | 0" |
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Sharon36563 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Special Companies RE | Sharon36563 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Electoral Register | Sharon36563 | |
| An example of Corporal Parkes' medals | Sharon36563 |
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