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We remember Harry Thorpe
We remember Harry Thorpe
Timeline
Timeline
1878
sibling
George Edward Thorpe
Source:5490675
1878
1883
1901
dates
Age 18
Source:5490750
24th June 1901
1910
dates
Age 27
Source:5490750
1st November 1910
1910
marriage
Harriett Smith
Source:5490675
1st November 1910
1910
marriage
Harriett Smith
Source:5490750
1st November 1910
1911
children
Dorothy May Thorpe
Source:5490750
8th August 1911
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:5490750
8th September 1914 - 19th November 1914
1914
internment
pow
Germany
Source:5490750
20th November 1914 - 18th November 1918
1918
location
155 Ilkeston Road, Nottingham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5490750
1st October 1918
1919
awards
Long Service and Good Conduct
Other War Service Award
Source:5490750
1st January 1919
1919
service
British Army
Company Sergeant Major
4961425
The Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment)
2 Battalion
Source:4438911
1st January 1919
1920
children
Marjorie Ellen Thorpe
Source:5490750
9th July 1920
1923
discharge
Source:5490750
23rd June 1923
employment
Soldier
United Kingdom
Source:5490675
employment
horseman
Source:5490661
internment
pow
Source:4438911
service
British Army
Warrant Officer Class 2
6973
The Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment)
Source:4438911
1962
death
Beeston, Nottinghamshire
United Kingdom
Source:5490742
16th January 1962
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harry |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Thorpe |
| Source | 4438911 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 155 Ilkeston Road, Nottingham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1st October 1918 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 4961425 | The Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment) | 2 Battalion | Company Sergeant Major | |
| British Army | 6973 | The Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment) | Warrant Officer Class 2 |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Long Service and Good Conduct | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy May Thorpe | daughter | 8th August 1911 | |
| Marjorie Ellen Thorpe | daughter | 9th July 1920 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza Thorpe nee Law | mother | ||
| Thomas Thorpe | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Edward Thorpe | brother | 1878 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriett Smith | wife | 1st November 1910 | |
| Harriett Smith | wife | 1st November 1910 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | kathy1000 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | kathy1000 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | kathy1000 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | kathy1000 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | kathy1000 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | kathy1000 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | kathy1000 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Private Papers of Miss B Whitby MBE | kathy1000 |
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