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We remember Cyril Henry Thoroughgood
We remember Cyril Henry Thoroughgood
Timeline
Timeline
1889
1912
employment
Staff on irrigation works
Central Argentine Railway
Rio Tercero
Argentina
Source:6643412
17th November 1912 - 1st March 1915
1915
appointments
Storeman
Source:6639966
22nd April 1915 - 11th January 1920
1915
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
Source:6639966
22nd April 1915
1920
discharge
Source:6639966
11th January 1920
1926
children
Doris Thoroughgood
Source:6643414
28th October 1926
children
Nancy Thoroughgood
Source:6643414
children
George Thoroughgood
Source:6643414
children
Robin Thoroughgood
Source:6643414
events
Length of service and reason for discharge
Discharge
Source:6639966
marriage
Marie Parker
Source:6643414
service
British Army
Private
06428
Army Ordnance Corps
Source:4437490
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:6638350
theatres
Mesopotamia :6b
Source:6638357
location
Gonzalez del Solar 690, Rosario
Argentina
their own address
Source:6643414
1956
death
Not War Related
Rosario
Argentina
Source:6643414
Source:4437490
21st January 1956
burial
Rosario, Santa Fe
Argentina
Source:4437490
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Cyril Henry |
| Initials | CH |
| Last Name | Thoroughgood |
| Source | 4437490 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzalez del Solar 690, Rosario | Argentina | their own address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 06428 | Army Ordnance Corps | 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
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doris Thoroughgood | daughter | 28th October 1926 | |
| Robin Thoroughgood | son | ||
| Nancy Thoroughgood | daughter | ||
| George Thoroughgood | son |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marie Parker | wife |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1920-01-11 | 5'1" |
Media
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Cyril Henry ThoroughgoodTaken in Alexandria, Egypt or Baghdad - the two places he fought.
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Cyril H Thoroughgood (front row, 2nd from right)On the back of the photo is says, "Occupants of Tent N°26, A.O.C. Camp, Alexandria. One of which is your obediently Fred Aug 29/16" My mother added , "44th Company, AOC Camp 1914-1917". Cyril disliked his name and often used 'Fred' instead.Contributed by:
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Cyril Thoroughgood (front row, 2nd from right)"AOC Knuts, Egypt 1916" (appears in photo)Contributed by:
Mary38456 -
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Cyril Thoroughgood (sitting 2nd from right)Possibly taken in Baghdad. On the back it says, "When we were Boys together and the tales we could tell " Ha Ha" not a word. Sonc." (not written by my grandfather, doesn't look like his handwriting)Contributed by:
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"Somebody's darlings"On the back it says, "Boys of the N°14 Tent. Baghdad. 26-11-18" (Cyril Thoroughgood: back row, first from left)Contributed by:
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Concert Party BandOne soldier is holding a sign which reads, "44th Company AOC Concert Party Band". Cyril Thoroughgood can be seen standing in the back row, second from left. He was very musical and played many instruments by ear. My mother thought the photo was taken in Baghdad.Contributed by:
Mary38456 -
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Leave to volunteer - Argentina, 16 Feb 1915Letter informing Cyril Thoroughgood that the Central Argentine Railway granted him special leave to volunteer for service in the army. His position would be kept open for him to take up on his return.Contributed by:
Mary38456 -
Leave of absenceLetter granting leave of absence from work at railway to volunteer for service in the army.Contributed by:
Mary38456 -
Demobilisation letter - Dec 1918Letter from railway asking for information on dates of demobilisation. Also clarifies the railway £5 grant per month will cease on the date of discharge.Contributed by:
Mary38456 -
Notice in newspaperNotices published in Rosario, Argentina, when Cyril Thoroughgood died.Contributed by:
Mary38456 -
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Back at his railway job in Argentina 1920s (left)When Cyril Thoroughgood returned to Argentina, he went back to his job with the Central Argentine Railway (FCCA). This photo was taken at Belville (Fraile Muerto), Córdoba in the 1920s.Contributed by:
Mary38456
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cyril Henry Thoroughgood | Mary38456 | |
| Cyril H Thoroughgood (front row, 2nd from right) | Mary38456 | |
| Cyril Thoroughgood (front row, 2nd from right) | Mary38456 | |
| Cyril Thoroughgood (marked with cross) | Mary38456 | |
| Cyril Thoroughgood (front left) | Mary38456 | |
| Cyril Thoroughgood (sitting 2nd from right) | Mary38456 | |
| Cyril Thoroughgood (right) | Mary38456 | |
| "Somebody's darlings" | Mary38456 | |
| Baghdad | Mary38456 | |
| Concert Party Band | Mary38456 | |
| Discharge certificate | Mary38456 | |
| Leave to volunteer - Argentina, 16 Feb 1915 | Mary38456 | |
| Leave of absence | Mary38456 | |
| Demobilisation letter - Dec 1918 | Mary38456 | |
| Notice in newspaper | Mary38456 | |
| Baghdad | Mary38456 | |
| Egypt | Mary38456 | |
| Back at his railway job in Argentina 1920s (left) | Mary38456 |
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