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We remember George Thomas
We remember George Thomas
Timeline
Timeline
1877
1895
employment
Labourer
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1st November 1895
1895
enlistment
Newport, Monmouthshire
United Kingdom
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1st November 1895
1895
service
British Army
Private
4835
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
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1st November 1895
1908
marriage
Susannah Glover
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11th November 1908
1910
children
George Edward
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2nd February 1910
1911
children
John Henry
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18th August 1911
1913
children
Vera Mary
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5th September 1913
1914
theatres
Africa :5
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16th August 1914 - 22nd June 1915
1917
service
British Army
Quarter Master and Lieutenant
West India Regiment
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22nd January 1917
service
British Army
Company Serjeant Major
5420
West India Regiment
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service
British Army
South Wales Borderers
4th (Volunteers) Battalion
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sibling
Elizabeth Jane
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Thomas |
| Source | 4404240 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 5420 | West India Regiment | Company Serjeant Major | ||
| British Army | 4835 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | Private | ||
| British Army | South Wales Borderers | 4th (Volunteers) Battalion | |||
| British Army | West India Regiment | Quarter Master and Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Edward | son | 2nd February 1910 | |
| John Henry | son | 18th August 1911 | |
| Vera Mary | daughter | 5th September 1913 |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Jane | sister |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susannah Glover | wife | 11th November 1908 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1895-11-01 | 5'4" |
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Deborah102878 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Relief of Peking or 'Boxer Rebellion' 1900 | Deborah102878 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| West India Regiment | Deborah102878 | |
| Out of Many One People | Deborah102878 |
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