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We remember Joseph James Thornton
We remember Joseph James Thornton
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1915
enlistment
Bradford
United Kingdom
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19th November 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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19th November 1915 - 27th June 1919
1919
dates
Age 22
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1st March 1919
1920
discharge
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31st March 1920
1926
children
Thomas Thornton
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28th January 1926
1936
children
Joyce Thornton
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27th June 1936
children
Kathleen Thornton
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marriage
Laura Victoria Coultous
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service
British Army
Private
5102
West Yorkshire Regiment
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service
British Army
Private
241912
West Yorkshire Regiment
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location
38 Legrams Street, Bradford
United Kingdom
parents address
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1972
death
Not War Related
Died in St Luke's Hospital.
Bradford.
Yorkshire.
Bradford
United Kingdom
Source:4436157
16th March 1972
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Legrams Street, Bradford | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 5102 | West Yorkshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 241912 | West Yorkshire Regiment | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen Thornton | daughter | ||
| Thomas Thornton | son | 28th January 1926 | |
| Joyce Thornton | daughter | 27th June 1936 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Thornton | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Victoria Coultous | wife |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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British Legion ReunionJoe liked to meet up with old pals from the British Legion. This photo is at Byng House, Southport and dates from the 1960s. Joe is in the middle of the second row back next to the chap in the light coloured cardigan.Contributed by:
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Another reunionThis is most likely from the 1960s. Quite possibly another British Legion reunion but I don't know the locationContributed by:
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A Family WeddingThis picture must be Joe's youngest daughter Joyce's wedding. Adults from left to right: Kathleen - Joe's eldest daugter Joe Joyce - Joe's youngest daughter Laura - Joe's wife Thomas - Joe's son Connie - Thomas's wife Grandchildre: Billy & JamesContributed by:
Gary5353
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| In Uniform | Gary5353 | |
| Joseph James Thornton | Laura21062 | |
| Family Photograph | Laura21062 | |
| British Legion Reunion | Gary5353 | |
| Another reunion | Gary5353 | |
| A Family Wedding | Gary5353 |
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