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We remember Samuel Rubery Thompson
We remember Samuel Rubery Thompson
Timeline
Timeline
1880
1898
service
British Army
Private
5898
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
1st Battalion
Source:6989751
27th December 1898 - 9th March 1903
1898
dates
Age 18
Source:6989751
29th December 1898
1903
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
5898
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
1st Battalion
Source:6989751
9th March 1903 - 26th April 1904
1904
service
British Army
Corporal
5898
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
1st Battalion
Source:6989751
26th April 1904 - 2nd November 1904
1904
service
British Army
5898
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
1st Battalion
Source:6989751
2nd November 1904 - 30th October 1914
1905
marriage
Ada Dugmore
Source:6989761
22nd February 1905
1911
dates
Age 30
Source:6989761
1911
1911
employment
Beer Retailer
Source:6989761
1911
1911
location
73 St Stephens Street, Salford
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6989761
1911
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6989751
4th October 1914 - 30th October 1914
1914
missing
Source:6989741
30th October 1914
employment
Barman
Source:6989751
1914
death
Killed in Action
Source:7496353
Source:6989755
30th October 1914
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:7496353
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73 St Stephens Street, Salford | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 5898 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | 1st Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 5898 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | 1st Battalion | Corporal | |
| British Army | 5898 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | 1st Battalion | ||
| British Army | 5898 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | 1st Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Dugmore | wife | 22nd February 1905 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1898-12-27 | 5'3" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1898-12-27 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Portrait photograph of Samuel Rubery ThompsonPrivate Samuel Rubery Thompson 1st Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers Private Thompson was recorded as missing on 30 October 1914. He is commemorated at the Menin Gate in Ypres.
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Private Samuel Rubery Thompson served with the 1st Battalion, Royal Welsh FusiliersPrivate Samuel Rubery Thompson served with the 1st Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. He was recorded as missing on 30 October 1914. He is commemorated at the Menin Gate in Ypres.Contributed by:
James201
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission record | Charlotte33 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait photograph of Samuel Rubery Thompson | Charlotte33 | |
| Private Samuel Rubery Thompson served with the 1st Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers | James201 |
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