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We remember John Thomas
We remember John Thomas
Timeline
Timeline
1890
sibling
Elizabeth
Source:8727257
1890
1893
sibling
Gertie
Source:8727244
1893
1895
1897
sibling
Ethel
Source:8727244
1897
1901
sibling
Gwladys May
Source:8727261
1901
1901
location
Regent Street, Briton Ferry, Glamorganshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8727257
1901
1908
sibling
Harold Mansel
Source:8727244
1908
1911
employment
Tinworker Bold Roll Boy
Source:8727261
1911
1911
location
45 Regent Street, East Briton Ferry, Glamorganshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8727261
1911
1915
employment
Tin Worker
Source:8727244
1915
1915
location
45 Regent Street, East Briton Ferry, Glamorgan
United Kingdom
Source:8727244
1915
1915
enlistment
Llandudno
United Kingdom
Source:8727244
1st June 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
26190
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
17th Battalion
Source:8727244
1st June 1915
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8727244
30th March 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
The Somme
France
Source:7383315
Source:8727241
6th July 1916
burial
Somme
France
Pier and Face 4 A
Source:7383315
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Thomas |
| Source | 4406811 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Regent Street, East Briton Ferry, Glamorganshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 45 Regent Street, East Briton Ferry, Glamorgan | United Kingdom | known 1915 | ||
| Regent Street, Briton Ferry, Glamorganshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 26190 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | 17th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Thomas | father | ||
| Annie | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gertie | sister | 1893 | |
| Harold Mansel | brother | 1908 | |
| Ethel | sister | 1897 | |
| Elizabeth | sister | 1890 | |
| Gwladys May | sister | 1901 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 5'7" |
Media
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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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 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Selena49658 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| John | Selena49658 |
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