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We remember Arthur William Thew
We remember Arthur William Thew
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Timeline
Timeline
1877
1896
employment
Clerk
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4th September 1896
1896
enlistment
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland
United Kingdom
Source:7946391
4th September 1896
1896
service
British Army
Private
5965
Durham Light Infantry
1st
Source:7946391
4th September 1896
1897
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
5965
Durham Light Infantry
1st
Source:7946391
21st December 1897
1898
service
British Army
Corporal
5965
Durham Light Infantry
1st
Source:7946391
23rd December 1898
1901
service
British Army
Serjeant
5965
Durham Light Infantry
1st
Source:7946391
4th May 1901
1907
service
British Army
Company Serjeant
5965
Durham Light Infantry
1st
Source:7946391
1st April 1907
1907
marriage
Mary Elizabeth Wandless
Source:7946391
23rd June 1907
1909
children
John William Thew
Source:7946391
2nd January 1909
1910
children
Arthur Richard
Source:7946391
24th July 1910
1911
children
Annie Isabella
Source:7946391
6th August 1911
1914
service
British Army
Serjeant Major
5965
Durham Light Infantry
1st/5th
Source:7946391
5th August 1914
1914
children
Harold Luke
Source:7946391
27th August 1914
1915
service
British Army
Company Serjeant Major
5965
Durham Light Infantry
1st/5th
Source:7946391
29th January 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:4396845
18th April 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7946391
18th April 1915 - 21st January 1919
1916
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7946391
14th January 1916
1916
children
Bertrand Frederick
Source:7946391
7th May 1916
1918
awards
Meritorious Service Medal (MSM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7946391
17th June 1918
1918
service
British Army
Regimental Serjeant Major
5/5965
Durham Light Infantry
5th Battalion
Source:7946391
1st September 1918
1919
discharge
Source:7946391
19th February 1919
1919
location
34 Devonshire Street, Stockton-on-Tees
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7946391
19th February 1919
1941
marriage
Agnes Beckwith
Source:9533880
1941
1943
death
Not War Related
Durham
United Kingdom
Source:6639794
3rd April 1943
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Devonshire Street, Stockton-on-Tees | United Kingdom | their own address | known 19th February 1919 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 5/5965 | Durham Light Infantry | 5th Battalion | Regimental Serjeant Major | |
| British Army | 5965 | Durham Light Infantry | 1st | Private | |
| British Army | 5965 | Durham Light Infantry | 1st | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 5965 | Durham Light Infantry | 1st | Corporal | |
| British Army | 5965 | Durham Light Infantry | 1st | Serjeant | |
| British Army | 5965 | Durham Light Infantry | 1st | Company Serjeant | |
| British Army | 5965 | Durham Light Infantry | 1st/5th | Serjeant Major | |
| British Army | 5965 | Durham Light Infantry | 1st/5th | Company Serjeant Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| DCM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John William Thew | son | 2nd January 1909 | |
| Arthur Richard | son | 24th July 1910 | |
| Annie Isabella | daughter | 6th August 1911 | |
| Harold Luke | son | 27th August 1914 | |
| Bertrand Frederick | son | 7th May 1916 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isabella Thew | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Elizabeth Wandless | wife | 23rd June 1907 | |
| Agnes Beckwith | wife | 1941 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fresh | Blue | Lt Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1896-09-04 | 5'4" |
Media
Media
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Arthur William ThewCourtesy of The Durham Light Infantry Museum website http://dlimuseum.durham.gov.uk/pgFullBiography.aspx?&BioId=6335&BioSurname=Thew&AZ=Y
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Distinguished Conduct MedalDistinguished Conduct Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Arthur Thew.Contributed by:
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1914-15 Star1914-15 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Arthur Thew.Contributed by:
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Arthur William & Elizabeth ThewGravestone of mary Elizabeth Thew (nn Wandless) andArthur William Thew DSMContributed by:
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Arthur William Thew's medalsArthur's medals are on display in the Durham Light Infantry Museum.Contributed by:
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Communities
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Meritorious Service Medal (United Kingdom)More about Meritorious Service Medal (United Kingdom)
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | John19374 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | John19374 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | John19374 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | John19374 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John19374 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | John19374 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Light Infantry Museum | John19374 | |
| Ancestry - Medal Roll - Durham Light Infantry - Victory and British War | Vincent96527 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Arthur William Thew | John19374 | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| 1914-15 Star | Vincent96527 | |
| Arthur William & Elizabeth Thew | John19374 | |
| Arthur William Thew's medals | John19374 |
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We remember Arthur William Thew
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