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We remember Thomas Smith
We remember Thomas Smith
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1895
sibling
Fred Smith
Source:7651038
1895
1896
sibling
Clara Smith
Source:7651038
1896
1901
sibling
Herbert Smith
Source:7651043
1901
1901
location
88 Park Road, Chorley, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7651043
1901
1905
sibling
Cyril Smith
Source:7651038
1905
1911
dates
Age 19
Source:7651038
1911
1911
employment
Warehouse Labourer
United Kingdom
Source:7651038
1911
1911
location
17 Thorn Street, Rawtenstall, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7651038
1911
1914
marriage
Mary Payne
Source:7651033
2nd May 1914
1915
enlistment
Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
Source:7651033
7th May 1915
1915
location
10 Alexander Street, Burnley Road, Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7651033
7th May 1915
1916
discharge
Source:9084914
1916
1916
discharge
Source:7651033
2nd June 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Cause of discharge Sickness 392 (xvi)
Hospital/Institution
Source:9084914
2nd June 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
6284
East Kent Regiment
3rd Battalion
Source:4166621
2nd June 1916
service
British Army
Private
6284
East Kent Regiment
3rd Battalion
Source:4166621
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas |
| Initials | T |
| Last Name | Smith |
| Source | 4166621 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Alexander Street, Burnley Road, Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | their own address | known 7th May 1915 | |
| 17 Thorn Street, Rawtenstall, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 88 Park Road, Chorley, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6284 | East Kent Regiment | 3rd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 6284 | East Kent Regiment | 3rd Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Smith | mother | ||
| John Smith | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Smith | brother | 1895 | |
| Clara Smith | sister | 1896 | |
| Cyril Smith | brother | 1905 | |
| Herbert Smith | brother | 1901 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Payne | wife | 2nd May 1914 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-05-07 | 5'5" |
Media
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Gill49 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gill49 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gill49 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Gill49 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Mike108587 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Buffs Badge | Mike108587 |
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