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We remember Thomas Pears
We remember Thomas Pears
Timeline
Timeline
1886
sibling
Henry
Source:8832194
1886
1889
sibling
James W
Source:8832194
1889
1892
sibling
William
Source:8832202
1892
1895
1897
sibling
Daisy
Source:8832202
1897
1899
sibling
Albert
Source:8832202
1899
1901
sibling
Arthur
Source:8832202
1901
1901
location
377, Cambridge Road, Bethnal Green
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8832202
1901
1903
sibling
Jessie
Source:8832202
1903
1905
sibling
Enid
Source:8832202
1905
1907
sibling
Edith
Source:8832202
1907
1911
employment
Picture frame maker
Source:8832202
1911
enlistment
LONDON
United Kingdom
Source:8720264
service
British Army
Private
3326
London Regiment
Source:3449789
service
British Army
Private
321185
London Regiment
Source:3449789
service
British Army
Rifleman
321185
London Regiment
6th (City of London) Battalion (Rifles).
Source:8720264
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:8720264
location
SHOREDITCH
United Kingdom
Source:8720264
1917
death
Killed in Action
Source:7018471
Source:8720264
9th July 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
H. 7.
Source:7018471
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas |
| Initials | T |
| Last Name | Pears |
| Source | 3449789 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 377, Cambridge Road, Bethnal Green | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| SHOREDITCH | United Kingdom |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3326 | London Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 321185 | London Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 321185 | London Regiment | 6th (City of London) Battalion (Rifles). | Rifleman |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza A | mother | ||
| Henry Pears | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William | brother | 1892 | |
| Daisy | sister | 1897 | |
| Albert | brother | 1899 | |
| Arthur | brother | 1901 | |
| Jessie | sister | 1903 | |
| Enid | sister | 1905 | |
| Edith | sister | 1907 | |
| Henry | brother | 1886 | |
| James W | brother | 1889 |
Media
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Transcripted pupil names from Roll of HonourTranscripted names from Daniel Street School's Roll of Honour
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Keith1947 -
Headstone DetailsAdditional headstone details paid for by the family and listed on the Commonwealth War Graves Commission schedules.Contributed by:
Susan26537 -
BadgeCap badge for the 6th (City of London) Battalion (Rifles). The badge was in use from 1908 until 1935. Image from the Imperial War Museum
Contributed by:
Susan26537
Communities
Communities
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Daniel Street School Roll of HonourMore about Daniel Street School 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 | Keith1947 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan26537 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Transcripted pupil names from Roll of Honour | Keith1947 | |
| Headstone Details | Susan26537 | |
| Badge | Susan26537 |
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