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We remember Edward Thomas
We remember Edward Thomas
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1903
service
British Army
Rifleman
9867
Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own)
Source:9441654
5th May 1903
1909
marriage
Susannah M
Source:9441654
6th March 1909
1910
children
Jane Eileen
Source:9441654
9th January 1910
1911
location
40 Lowther Street, Briton Ferry, Neath
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9441679
1911
1911
children
Mary Catherine
Source:9441654
27th April 1911
1914
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:9441656
Source:9441655
23rd October 1914
1915
children
Thomas Edward
Source:9441654
16th April 1915
burial
Nord
France
Source:9441656
sibling
Blodwen
Source:9441654
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Thomas |
| Source | 4402525 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Lowther Street, Briton Ferry, Neath | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 9867 | Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own) | Rifleman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Catherine | daughter | 27th April 1911 | |
| Jane Eileen | daughter | 9th January 1910 | |
| Thomas Edward | son | 16th April 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Thomas | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blodwen | sister |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susannah M | wife | 6th March 1909 |
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 | Selena49658 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Death Notice | Selena49658 |
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