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We remember Thomas Birchall
We remember Thomas Birchall
Timeline
Timeline
1888
birth
United Kingdom
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6th September 1888
1892
sibling
William Birchall
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1892
1911
location
55 Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire
United Kingdom
parents address
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2nd April 1911
1915
employment
Miner
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22nd January 1915
1915
enlistment
Barnsley
United Kingdom
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22nd January 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
14/294
York and Lancaster Regiment
14th Battalion (2nd Barnsley)
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22nd January 1915 - 5th February 1915
1915
location
Greta Terrace, Shafton Two Gates, Barnsley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
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22nd January 1915
1915
location
Greta Terrace, Shafton Two Gates, Barnsley
United Kingdom
Source:8526734
22nd January 1915
1915
service
British Army
Serjeant
14/294
York and Lancaster Regiment
14th Battalion (2nd Barnsley)
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5th February 1915 - 1st July 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
Somme
France
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Source:8526720
1st July 1916
burial
Somme
France
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas |
| Initials | T |
| Last Name | Birchall |
| Source | 349438 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Greta Terrace, Shafton Two Gates, Barnsley, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 22nd January 1915 | |
| Greta Terrace, Shafton Two Gates, Barnsley | United Kingdom | 22nd January 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 14/294 | York and Lancaster Regiment | 14th Battalion (2nd Barnsley) | Private | |
| British Army | 14/294 | York and Lancaster Regiment | 14th Battalion (2nd Barnsley) | Serjeant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie | mother | ||
| Thomas Birchall | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Birchall | brother | 1892 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 6'0" |
Media
Media
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Cudworth Village Club Memorial PlaqueFramed and glazed pre-printed form with the names of the men who fell typed in the centre.
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Thomas BirchallA newspaper photo of a young man in uniform. A Yorks and Lancs badge is clearly visible on his cap.
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Thomas Birchall from Barnsley ChronicleA man in uniform wearing a cap, York and Lancaster cap badge clearly visible. From the Barnsley Chronicle 7 October 1916 with thanks to Barnsley ArchivesContributed by:
Linda571
Communities
Communities
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All Barnsley Lives of WW1 - Barnsley War Memorials ProjectMore about All Barnsley Lives of WW1 - Barnsley War Memorials Project
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Barnsley - Men who fell on The First Day of the Battle of the Somme - 1 July 1916 - BAR70 Somme Centenary ArtworkMore about Barnsley - Men who fell on The First Day of the Battle of the Somme - 1 July 1916 - BAR70 Somme Centenary Artwork
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Thiepval Memorial - Barnsley MenMore about Thiepval Memorial - Barnsley Men
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 | Linda571 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Linda571 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Linda571 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Barnsley War Memorials Project - Cudworth Village Club | Linda571 | |
| Biography of Thomas Birchall | Linda571 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Cudworth Village Club Memorial Plaque | Linda571 | |
| Thomas Birchall | Linda571 | |
| Thomas Birchall from Barnsley Chronicle | Linda571 |
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