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We remember Harry Clements Thomas
We remember Harry Clements Thomas
Timeline
Timeline
1874
sibling
Emily Thomas
Source:9283986
20th April 1874
1876
sibling
Alice Thomas
Source:9283986
16th September 1876
1878
sibling
George Thomas
Source:9283986
16th June 1878
1879
sibling
Gertrude Thomas
Source:9283986
24th July 1879
1882
sibling
John Rees Thomas
Source:9283986
14th October 1882
1888
1890
sibling
Frank Ernest Thomas
Source:9283986
10th December 1890
1891
location
Sidmouth, Shortlands Rd, Kingston, Surrey
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9284103
April 1891
1901
location
4, Earl Court, Katesgrove, Reading, Berkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9284104
1st April 1901
1911
employment
Baker's Assistant
Henry Frederick Church
Reading, Berkshire
United Kingdom
Source:9284112
April 1911
1911
location
132, Friar Street, Reading, Berkshire (Employer)
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9284112
April 1911
1912
employment
Stableman
Source:9283673
10th June 1912
1912
enlistment
Kingston upon Thames, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:9283673
10th June 1912
1912
service
British Army
Private
10462
East Surrey Regiment
Source:9283673
10th June 1912
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9283673
13th August 1914 - 23rd August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
L/10462
East Surrey Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:4405508
23rd August 1914
service
British Army
Private
L/10462
East Surrey Regiment
Source:4405508
1914
death
Died as a Prisoner of War. Declared missing 31 Aug 1914. Declared dead, presumed date 23 Aug 1914, following receipt of German list through the American Embassy on 02 Oct 1915.
Mons
Belgium
Source:9283475
Source:9283673
Source:9283680
23rd August 1914
burial
Nr Mons, Hainaut Region
Belgium
7 (144) Buried near this spot
Source:9283475
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harry Clements |
| Initials | HC |
| Last Name | Thomas |
| Source | 9283673 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 132, Friar Street, Reading, Berkshire (Employer) | United Kingdom | away from home address | known April 1911 | |
| 4, Earl Court, Katesgrove, Reading, Berkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1st April 1901 | |
| Sidmouth, Shortlands Rd, Kingston, Surrey | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | L/10462 | East Surrey Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 10462 | East Surrey Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | L/10462 | East Surrey Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private |
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
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Vaughan | mother | ||
| George William Thomas | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Thomas | sister | 20th April 1874 | |
| Alice Thomas | sister | 16th September 1876 | |
| George Thomas | brother | 16th June 1878 | |
| Gertrude Thomas | sister | 24th July 1879 | |
| John Rees Thomas | brother | 14th October 1882 | |
| Frank Ernest Thomas | brother | 10th December 1890 |
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Kingston upon Thames WW1 Roll of HonourROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES WAR MEMORIALS ASSOCIATION. Roll of Honour of persons from the Borough killed in action during the First World War.
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David133904
Communities
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | David133904 | |
| British Army WW1 Service Records 1914-1920 | David133904 | |
| UK, WW1 War Diaries (France, Belgium and Germany), 1914-1920 | David133904 | |
| British Army Service Records 1760-1915 | David133904 | |
| 1891 England Census | David133904 | |
| 1901 England Census | David133904 | |
| 1911 England Census | David133904 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Kingston upon Thames WW1 Roll of Honour | David133904 |
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