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We remember Francis Arthur Thornton
We remember Francis Arthur Thornton
Timeline
Timeline
1871
sibling
Jake Thornton
Source:8823878
1871
1871
sibling
Mary Thornton
Source:8823878
1871
1872
sibling
Joseoh Thornton
Source:8823878
1872
1874
sibling
Annie Thornton
Source:8823878
1874
1876
sibling
George J Thornton
Source:8823878
1876
1882
sibling
Charles W Thornton
Source:8823878
1882
1884
1891
dates
Age 7
Source:8823878
1891
1891
location
Tribley Farm, Waldridge, Edmondsley, Durham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8823878
1891
1901
employment
Serving to be Colliery Viewer
Lanchester
United Kingdom
Source:8823945
1901
1911
dates
Age 27
Source:8823883
1911
1911
employment
Back Overman Coal Mine Below Ground
Merton, Durham
United Kingdom
Source:8823883
1911
1911
location
2 Pilgrim Street, Merton, Co Durham
United Kingdom
Source:8823883
1911
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Engineers
Source:4435436
service
British Army
Captain
Royal Engineers
Source:4435436
1917
death
Source:8823871
18th November 1917
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Francis Arthur |
| Initials | FA |
| Last Name | Thornton |
| Source | 4435436 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Pilgrim Street, Merton, Co Durham | United Kingdom | known 1911 | ||
| Tribley Farm, Waldridge, Edmondsley, Durham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Engineers | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Engineers | Captain |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Thornton | mother | ||
| Joseph Thornton | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Thornton | brother | 1871 | |
| Mary Thornton | sister | 1871 | |
| Joseoh Thornton | brother | 1872 | |
| Annie Thornton | sister | 1874 | |
| George J Thornton | brother | 1876 | |
| Charles W Thornton | brother | 1882 |
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NEIMME memorial boardMemorial Board in the Library of the North of England Institute of Mininig and Mechanical Engineers, Newcastle upon Tyne
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NEIMME Roll of Honour 1919-1920Part of the Roll of Honour 1919-1920 of the North of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers, Newcastle upon Tyne, showing details for Frank Thornton, Captain 171st Tunnelling Company, Royal EngineersContributed by:
Alison32908
Communities
Communities
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North of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical EngineersMore about North of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Alison32908 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alison32908 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alison32908 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alison32908 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| NEIMME memorial board | Alison32908 | |
| NEIMME Roll of Honour 1919-1920 | Alison32908 |
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