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We remember James Thwaite
We remember James Thwaite
Timeline
Timeline
1890
1912
marriage
Amy Bamford
Source:6152019
19th October 1912 - 2nd July 1972
1915
enlistment
Rochdale
United Kingdom
Source:4443395
11th December 1915
service
British Army
Private
41875
Lancashire Fusiliers
Source:4443395
1972
dates
Age 81
Source:4443395
2nd July 1972
1972
death
Not War Related
Lung Cancer
Brotherod, Rochdale
United Kingdom
Source:5511812
2nd July 1972
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Thwaite |
| Source | 4443395 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 41875 | Lancashire Fusiliers | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Thwaite | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Bamford | wife | 19th October 1912 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1937 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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James Thwaite, Lancashire FusiliersIn training near Withernsea, Spurn Head, naer Hull, possibly 3rd Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers. Postcard sourced from "Ernest E. Phillips, The Studio, Withernsea"
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'Missing', Police Notice, 13 April 1897Missing. James Thwaite Aged 6 Police Notice, Rochdale Borough Police, 13 April 1897Contributed by:
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James Thwaite, Lancashire Fusiliers (close up)In training near Withernsea, Spurn Head, near Hull, possibly 3rd Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers. Postcard sourced from "Ernest E. Phillips, The Studio, Withernsea"Contributed by:
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Lancashire Fusiliers, Group Photograph, c1916New recruits: 26 Lancashire Fusiliers; James Thwaite is on the front row of soldiers, 7th from the left. (Close-up included as a separate image entry.) 25 civilians in front of the Fusiliers. Location unknown, possibly Rochdale area.Contributed by:
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Lancashire Fusiliers, Group Photograph (Close up)Close-up of James Thwaite taken from the Lancashire Fusiliers Group Photograph in this collection. Location unknown, possibly Rochdale area.Contributed by:
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letter to Amy Thwaite (Army Form B. 104-80A.)letter, dated 21 Dec 1917, to my Grandmother, telling her that James had been injured and hospitalised in Rouen, France.Contributed by:
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(Army Form B. 104-80A.,reverse)Reverse of letter sent to Amy Thwaite. The address, 22 Maple Street, is that of her mother Ann Bamford.Contributed by:
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Military Hospital PhotographJames Thwaite is standing on the back row, sixth from the right, with his left arm in a sling. Unknown location.Contributed by:
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Military Hospital Photograph (close-up)Close-up of James Thwaite taken from 'Military Hospital Photograph' in this collection. c1918Contributed by:
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Five ComradesThese five hospitalised soldiers include my Grandfather, top row left. He was reported injured on 21 December 1917; see Army Form B. 104-80A in this collection.Contributed by:
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Hospital Photograph 1918Close-up from the photograph 'Five Comrades' in this collection. (note:cap badge isn't Lancashire Fusiliers)Contributed by:
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Discharge Certificate, Army Form B. 2079, 6 Nov 18Discharge Certificate. James Thwaite was discharged from the army on 6 November 1918 in consequence of 'no longer physically fit for war service'. A wound scar on his left arm is recorded. Note his year of birth is incorrectly stated as 1891; he was born 16 December 1890.Contributed by:
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Medal RecordImage of medal record (courtesy of the Fusilier Museum). http://www.fusiliermuseum.com/Contributed by:
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Family Photograph, 1925James Thwaite, daughter Annie, son Wilfred and wife Amy (nee Bamford)Contributed by:
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Family Photograph, 1945Amy (nee Bamford) & James Thwaite photograph stamped on the reverse with the date 16 June 1945.Contributed by:
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Wedding Attendance (unknown wedding)Beatrice (Amy's niece), James Thwaite, Amy Thwaite (nee Bamford), Edith (Amy's niece) attending an unknown wedding.Contributed by:
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Marriage RegisterFrom the Marriage Register of All Saints Parish Church, Hamer, RochdaleContributed by:
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Doctor's CertificateDoctor's opinion that James Thwaite is unfit to work in a dusty atmosphere.Contributed by:
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Service Medals and Awards Rollextract from: ROLL OF INDIVIDUALS entitled to the Victory Medal and British war Medal grated under Army Orders (from Ancestry.com)Contributed by:
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1891 CensusEntry in the census return for 1891. Residence at 10 Whitehead Street, Castleton, RochdaleContributed by:
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1901 CensusEntry in the census return for 1891. Residence at 2 Tudor Street, Castleton, RochdaleContributed by:
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1939 RegisterEntry in the population survey for 1939. Residence at 13 Heybrook Street, Rochdale.Contributed by:
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Medal RecordEntitlement to Victory and British War medals. Served in 2/5 Battalion, Lancashire FusiliersContributed by:
Peter1344
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Peter1344 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Peter1344 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The New Inn, Dearnley | Peter1344 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| James Thwaite, Lancashire Fusiliers | Peter1344 | |
| Birth Certificate | Peter1344 | |
| James Thwaite, photograph c1910 | Peter1344 | |
| 'Missing', Police Notice, 13 April 1897 | Peter1344 | |
| James Thwaite, Lancashire Fusiliers (close up) | Peter1344 | |
| Lancashire Fusiliers, Group Photograph, c1916 | Peter1344 | |
| Lancashire Fusiliers, Group Photograph (Close up) | Peter1344 | |
| letter to Amy Thwaite (Army Form B. 104-80A.) | Peter1344 | |
| (Army Form B. 104-80A.,reverse) | Peter1344 | |
| Military Hospital Photograph | Peter1344 | |
| Military Hospital Photograph (close-up) | Peter1344 | |
| Five Comrades | Peter1344 | |
| Hospital Photograph 1918 | Peter1344 | |
| Discharge Certificate, Army Form B. 2079, 6 Nov 18 | Peter1344 | |
| Medal Record | Peter1344 | |
| Family Photograph, 1925 | Peter1344 | |
| Family Photograph, 1945 | Peter1344 | |
| Wedding Attendance (unknown wedding) | Peter1344 | |
| Marriage Register | Peter1344 | |
| Doctor's Certificate | Peter1344 | |
| Service Medals and Awards Roll | Peter1344 | |
| 1891 Census | Peter1344 | |
| 1901 Census | Peter1344 | |
| 1939 Register | Peter1344 | |
| Daughter's birth | Peter1344 | |
| Medal Record | Peter1344 |
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