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We remember Thomas Skeggs
We remember Thomas Skeggs
Timeline
Timeline
1883
sibling
Emily Aka Emma Skeggs
Source:9285626
1883
1886
sibling
John Skeggs
Source:9285622
1886
1887
sibling
Ernest Skeggs
Source:9285622
1887
1889
sibling
Arthur Skeggs
Source:9285622
1889
1892
sibling
Lydia Skeggs
Source:9285622
1892
1893
1897
sibling
Albert Skeggs
Source:9285622
1897
1901
dates
Age 6
Source:9285622
31st March 1901
1901
location
54 Raynham Road, Edmonton, Middlesex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9285622
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 17
Source:9285626
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Labourer at Pottery Works
Source:9285626
2nd April 1911
1911
location
24 Gilpin Grove, Edmonton, Middlesex
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9285626
2nd April 1911
1915
enlistment
Stamford Hill, Hackney, London
United Kingdom
Source:9285612
23rd March 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
4453
Middlesex Regiment
4/7th Battalion
Source:9285612
23rd March 1915
1915
marriage
Elizabeth Bradford
Source:9285621
26th May 1915
1915
children
Elizabeth Ellen Skeggs
Source:9285612
6th November 1915
1916
dates
Age 23
Source:9285612
15th April 1916
1916
employment
Steeplejack
Source:9285612
15th April 1916
1916
service
British Army
Driver
T4/185540
Army Service Corps
Source:9285612
15th April 1916 - 3rd August 1917
1916
location
73 Coburg Road, Wood Green, London N
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9285612
15th April 1916
1916
theatres
Balkans :2
Source:9285612
12th August 1916 - 23rd December 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Eyesight problems
Hospital/Institution
Source:9285612
23rd December 1916
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9285612
17th April 1917 - 22nd February 1919
1917
service
British Army
Private
T4/185540
Army Service Corps
Horse Transport & Supply
Source:9285612
4th August 1917 - 1st May 1919
1919
hospitalisation
Sickness
Hospital/Institution
Source:9285612
9th February 1919 - 1st April 1919
1919
hospitalisation
Eyesight problems
Hospital/Institution
Source:9285612
2nd April 1919 - 1st May 1919
1919
dates
Age 27
Source:9285612
4th April 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9285612
1st May 1919
1923
children
Edward G Skeggs
Source:9285640
6th September 1923
1939
dates
Age 46
Source:9285640
29th September 1939
1939
employment
Road Orderly
Borough Council
Source:9285640
29th September 1939
1939
location
43 Dagmar Road, Wood Green, Middlesex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9285640
29th September 1939
1949
marriage
Dorothy E Disbrey
Source:9285643
1949
1960
dates
Age 66
Source:9285648
4th January 1960
1960
location
43 Dagmar Road, Wood Green, Middlesex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9285648
4th January 1960
service
British Army
Private
T/1344
3/1 Home Counties Divisional Transport & Supply Column
Source:9285612
1960
death
North Middlesex Hospital, Edmonton, Middlesex
United Kingdom
Source:9285648
4th January 1960
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas |
| Initials | T |
| Last Name | Skeggs |
| Source | 4058607 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Gilpin Grove, Edmonton, Middlesex | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 43 Dagmar Road, Wood Green, Middlesex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| 43 Dagmar Road, Wood Green, Middlesex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 4th January 1960 | |
| 54 Raynham Road, Edmonton, Middlesex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 73 Coburg Road, Wood Green, London N | United Kingdom | their own address | known 15th April 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 4453 | Middlesex Regiment | 4/7th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | T/1344 | 3/1 Home Counties Divisional Transport & Supply Column | Private | ||
| British Army | T4/185540 | Army Service Corps | Horse Transport & Supply | Private | |
| British Army | T4/185540 | Army Service Corps | Driver |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Ellen Skeggs | daughter | 6th November 1915 | |
| Edward G Skeggs | son | 6th September 1923 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Skeggs | mother | ||
| George Skeggs | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Skeggs | brother | 1886 | |
| Ernest Skeggs | brother | 1887 | |
| Arthur Skeggs | brother | 1889 | |
| Lydia Skeggs | sister | 1892 | |
| Albert Skeggs | brother | 1897 | |
| Emily Aka Emma Skeggs | sister | 1883 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Bradford | wife | 26th May 1915 | |
| Dorothy E Disbrey | wife | 1949 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-04-15 | 5'9" |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army WWI Pension Records 1914-1920 | Barry1338 | |
| GRO Marriages Index | Barry1338 | |
| 1901 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1911 Census | Barry1338 | |
| GRO Births Index | Barry1338 | |
| 1939 National Register | Barry1338 | |
| GRO Marriages Index (2) | Barry1338 | |
| GRO Deaths Index | Barry1338 | |
| England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966 | Barry1338 |
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