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We remember Thomas Ryan
We remember Thomas Ryan
Timeline
Timeline
1880
sibling
James Ryan
Source:8455707
1880
1883
sibling
John Ryan
Source:8455730
1883
1886
sibling
Mary Ryan
Source:8455730
1886
1887
birth
United Kingdom
Source:7422758
1887
1890
sibling
Joseph Ryan
Source:8455730
1890
1891
location
6 Ashworth Street, Preston
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8455730
1891
1893
sibling
Anne Ryan
Source:8455707
1893
1895
sibling
Elizabeth Ryan
Source:8455707
1895
1898
sibling
Margaret Ryan
Source:8455733
1898
1901
employment
Cotton Weaver
Source:8455733
1901
1901
location
11 Ashworth Street, Preston
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8455733
1901
1911
employment
Packer, Cotton Mill
Preston
United Kingdom
Source:8455707
1911
1911
location
9 Roman Road, Preston
United Kingdom
Source:8455707
1911
1914
employment
Labourer
Source:8455735
1914
service
British Army
Private
7923
East Lancashire Regiment
Source:3871505
service
British Army
Corporal
7923
East Lancashire Regiment
Source:7422758
1914
death
Source:7422758
7th November 1914
burial
Hainaut
Belgium
Source:7422758
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas |
| Initials | T |
| Last Name | Ryan |
| Source | 3871505 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Ashworth Street, Preston | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 6 Ashworth Street, Preston | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| 9 Roman Road, Preston | United Kingdom | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 7923 | East Lancashire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 7923 | East Lancashire Regiment | Corporal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Ryan | mother | ||
| Thomas Ryan | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Ryan | brother | 1880 | |
| Anne Ryan | sister | 1893 | |
| Elizabeth Ryan | sister | 1895 | |
| John Ryan | brother | 1883 | |
| Mary Ryan | sister | 1886 | |
| Joseph Ryan | brother | 1890 | |
| Margaret Ryan | sister | 1898 |
Media
Media
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Postcard sent by Thomas RyanA postcard showing a figure representing France stating 'Pour le droit par le Liberte'Contributed by:
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Reverse of postcard sent by ThomasThe reverse of a postcard reading 'I will try and get you a nice set the first chance also some for your Lizzy. To Anne. From Tom. With best wishes.Contributed by:
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Preston Roll of Honour form for Corporal Ryan.This is the Roll of Honour form completed and submitted by a relative of Corporal Thomas Ryan for the Preston Memorial Roll of Honour in the Harris Library, Museum and Art Gallery, finished in 1927. Transcription: Name: Thomas Ryan. Address: 9 Roman Rd. Occupation: Labourer. Regiment: 1st East Lancashire. Rank and Regimental Number: 7923 Corporal. Date of Death: 14th of November 1914. Place where killed or injury received: Pleogstreart [Ploegsteert]. Remarks: None.Contributed by:
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Thomas Ryan with his brothersAn image of Thomas Ryan with his 3 brothers, James, John and JosephContributed by:
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Thomas Ryan's familyThought to be an image of Thomas Ryan's parents (Mary Ann and Thomas) with 3 of their childrenContributed by:
Preston43158
Communities
Communities
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Preston Memorial Roll of HonourMore about Preston Memorial 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 | Preston43158 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43158 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43158 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43158 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Ryan | Preston43158 | |
| Postcard sent by Thomas Ryan | Preston43158 | |
| Reverse of postcard sent by Thomas | Preston43158 | |
| Preston Roll of Honour form for Corporal Ryan. | Preston485 | |
| Thomas Ryan with his brothers | Preston43158 | |
| Thomas Ryan's family | Preston43158 |
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