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We remember Albert Henry William Thomas
We remember Albert Henry William Thomas
Timeline
Timeline
1807
children
Rosetta M Thomas
Source:5476691
1807
1865
1865
location
24 Warner Place South, Bethnal Green, Middlesex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5476773
18th April 1865
1892
dates
Age 26
Source:5476727
17th April 1892
1892
employment
Boiler Setter
United Kingdom
Source:5476727
17th April 1892
1892
marriage
Florence Starling
Source:5476727
17th April 1892
1892
marriage
Florence Thomas
Source:5476691
1892
1900
children
William F Thomas
Source:5476691
1900
1906
children
Rosetta Mary Thomas
Source:5476734
9th November 1906
1909
children
Violet Esther Thomas
Source:5476734
6th March 1909
1909
children
Violet E Thomas
Source:5476691
1909
1911
dates
Age 46
Source:5476691
April 1911
1911
employment
Telephone Clerk
United Kingdom
Source:5476691
April 1911
1911
location
21 Gainsborough Square, Hackney, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5476691
April 1911
1913
children
Doris May Thomas
Source:5476734
14th September 1913
1914
dates
Age 49
Source:5476734
5th October 1914
1914
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
Source:5476734
5th October 1914
1914
service
British Army
Brigade Quarter Master Sergeant (Acting)
51611
Royal Field Artillery
Source:5476734
10th October 1914 - 8th July 1915
1915
service
British Army
Brigade Quarter Master Serjeant (Confirmed)
51611
Royal Field Artillery
Source:5476734
8th July 1915 - 5th August 1916
1916
service
British Army
Company Sergeant Major
51611
Royal Field Artillery
Source:5476734
5th August 1916 - 15th July 1918
1918
service
British Army
Company Serjeant Major
607694
Labour Corps
Source:5476734
15th July 1918 - 26th March 1919
service
British Army
Battery Quarter Master Serjeant
51611
Royal Field Artillery
Source:4399662
service
British Army
Company Serjeant Major
607694
Labour Corps
Source:4399662
1940
death
Not War Related
Congestive cardiac failure, aortic incompetence
Hackney, London
United Kingdom
Source:5476766
29th October 1940
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Albert Henry William |
| Initials | AHW |
| Last Name | Thomas |
| Source | 5476680 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Gainsborough Square, Hackney, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known April 1911 | |
| 24 Warner Place South, Bethnal Green, Middlesex | United Kingdom | parents address | 18th April 1865 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 51611 | Royal Field Artillery | Battery Quarter Master Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 607694 | Labour Corps | Company Serjeant Major | ||
| British Army | 51611 | Royal Field Artillery | Brigade Quarter Master Sergeant (Acting) | ||
| British Army | 51611 | Royal Field Artillery | Company Sergeant Major | ||
| British Army | 51611 | Royal Field Artillery | Brigade Quarter Master Serjeant (Confirmed) | ||
| British Army | 607694 | Labour Corps | Company Serjeant Major |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William F Thomas | son | 1900 | |
| Rosetta M Thomas | daughter | 1807 | |
| Violet E Thomas | daughter | 1909 | |
| Doris May Thomas | daughter | 14th September 1913 | |
| Rosetta Mary Thomas | daughter | 9th November 1906 | |
| Violet Esther Thomas | daughter | 6th March 1909 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Letitia M E Thomas | mother | ||
| Albert Thomas | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Thomas | wife | 1892 | |
| Florence Starling | wife | 17th April 1892 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue | Dark brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-10-05 | 5'8" |
Media
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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 | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Alan242 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alan242 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Marriage Register of All Saints Parish, Haggerston, Middlesex | Alan242 | |
| British Army World War One Service Records | Alan242 | |
| Civil Registration index of births, marriages and deaths for England and Wales | Alan242 |
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