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We remember Arthur Thomas
We remember Arthur Thomas
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Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Thomas |
| Source | 4399126 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Marian Street, Clydach Vale, Rhondda | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Marian Street, Ystradyfodwg, Pontypridd | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 5590 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | 9th Battalion | Private |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnie Ada | mother | ||
| Frederick Thomas | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William | brother | 1891 | |
| Charles | brother | 1893 | |
| Reginald | brother | 1899 | |
| Percy | brother | 1903 | |
| Lily | sister | 1889 | |
| Edith Winifred | sister | 1895 | |
| Violet May | sister | 1901 | |
| Hazel Rose | sister | 1908 | |
| Thomas Clifford | brother | 1907 | |
| Dorcas Annie | sister | 1910 |
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | Light Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 5'2" |
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | Baptist |
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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 | Selena49658 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 |
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