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We remember Percy John Thirkettle
We remember Percy John Thirkettle
Timeline
Timeline
1885
sibling
William Charles Thirkettle
Source:9374696
1885
1887
sibling
George Edward Thirkettle
Source:9374696
1887
1888
sibling
Edith Annie Thirkettle
Source:9374696
1888
1892
sibling
Herbert Henry Thirkettle
Source:9374696
1892
1893
1897
sibling
Edward Victor Thirkettle
Source:9374696
1897
1900
sibling
Emily Ruth Thirkettle
Source:9374696
1900
1901
location
8 Crofts Place, High Street, Broadstairs, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9374696
31st March 1901
1906
location
8 Crofts Place, High Street, Broadstairs
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9374492
21st June 1906
1911
employment
Chemist's Errand Boy
Broadstairs, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9384802
2nd April 1911
1911
location
8 Nelson Place, Broadstairs, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9384802
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Porter
Broadstairs, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9384853
18th October 1911
1911
enlistment
Broadstairs, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9384853
18th October 1911
1911
service
British Army
Driver
67549
Royal Field Artillery
Source:9384853
18th October 1911
1914
service
British Army
Gunner
67549
Royal Field Artillery
Source:9427355
5th September 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9384834
21st December 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:4397514
21st December 1914 - 1916
1915
service
British Army
Bombardier
67549
Royal Field Artillery
139th Battery
Source:9427355
20th February 1915
1916
theatres
Balkans :2
Source:9384853
1916 - 1919
1917
service
British Army
Corporal
67549
Royal Field Artillery, Salonika Field Force
Source:9427355
18th August 1917
1917
service
British Army
Corporal
67549
Royal Field Artillery
Source:9427355
8th December 1917
1921
marriage
Annie Roe
Source:9384853
24th October 1921
1923
discharge
Source:9384853
17th October 1923
1923
service
British Army
Sergeant
67549
Royal Field Artillery
Source:9384853
17th October 1923
1923
location
39 York Street, Broadstairs, Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9384853
17th October 1923
1932
marriage
Florence S J Mansell
Source:9374582
December 1932
1933
children
John H Thirkettle
Source:9374640
1933
1939
employment
Jobbing Gardiner
Broadstairs, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9374506
29th September 1939
1939
location
34 Upton Road, Broadstairs, Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9374506
29th September 1939
1941
location
7 Howard Road, Broadstairs, Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9427355
22nd July 1941
service
British Army
Driver
67549
Royal Field Artillery
Source:4397514
service
British Army
Serjeant
67549
Royal Field Artillery
Source:4397514
service
British Army
67549
Royal Field Artillery
Source:9384834
1970
death
Broadstairs, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9374604
1970
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Percy John |
| Initials | PJ |
| Last Name | Thirkettle |
| Source | 9374492 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Upton Road, Broadstairs, Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| 39 York Street, Broadstairs, Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | known 17th October 1923 | |
| 7 Howard Road, Broadstairs, Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | known 22nd July 1941 | |
| 8 Crofts Place, High Street, Broadstairs, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 8 Crofts Place, High Street, Broadstairs | United Kingdom | parents address | known 21st June 1906 | |
| 8 Nelson Place, Broadstairs, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 67549 | Royal Field Artillery | Driver | ||
| British Army | 67549 | Royal Field Artillery | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 67549 | Royal Field Artillery | |||
| British Army | 67549 | Royal Field Artillery | Driver | ||
| British Army | 67549 | Royal Field Artillery | 139th Battery | Bombardier | |
| British Army | 67549 | Royal Field Artillery | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 67549 | Royal Field Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 67549 | Royal Field Artillery, Salonika Field Force | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 67549 | Royal Field Artillery | Sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John H Thirkettle | son | 1933 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lizzie Maria Day | mother | ||
| Edward Thomas Thirkettle | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Charles Thirkettle | brother | 1885 | |
| George Edward Thirkettle | brother | 1887 | |
| Edith Annie Thirkettle | sister | 1888 | |
| Herbert Henry Thirkettle | brother | 1892 | |
| Edward Victor Thirkettle | brother | 1897 | |
| Emily Ruth Thirkettle | sister | 1900 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence S J Mansell | wife | December 1932 | |
| Annie Roe | wife | 24th October 1921 |
Media
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Annie's GravePart of the grave memorial for Annie Thirkettle in the churchyard of the Parish church of St. Peter the Apostle in St. Peter's, Kent.
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Percy John Thirkettle BaptismPage from the baptism register of Holy Trinity Church, Broadstairs, Kent, showing entry for Percy John Thirkettle.Contributed by:
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Communities
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| General Register Office: England & Wales Marriages 1837-2005 | Bruce139997 | |
| General Registration Office: National Registration: 1939 Register: Folkstone | Bruce139997 | |
| General Register Office: England & Wales Marriages 1837-2005 | Bruce139997 | |
| General Register Office: England & Wales Deaths 1837-2007 | Bruce139997 | |
| General Register Office: England & Wales Births 1837-2008 | Bruce139997 | |
| General Register Office: 1901 Census Returns | Bruce139997 | |
| Percy John Thirkettle Medal Index Card | Bruce139997 | |
| The Thanet Advertiser | Bruce139997 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Annie's Grave | Bruce139997 | |
| Percy John Thirkettle Baptism | Bruce139997 | |
| Percy John Thirkettle 1911 Census | Bruce139997 |
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