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We remember George Tolmie
We remember George Tolmie
Timeline
Timeline
1890
1916
marriage
Clara Lindley
Source:6151008
22nd February 1916
1916
children
Marion Tolmie
Source:6151008
2nd October 1916
1918
service
British Army
Private
20/248
West Yorkshire Regiment
Source:6150998
13th November 1918
service
British Army
Private
20/248
West Yorkshire Regiment
Source:4465002
service
British Army
Private
20/248
West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own)
Source:7163351
1918
death
Died of wounds
Died as a Prisoner of War in Camp Abteilung III
La Fere
France
Source:7163351
Source:6151017
27th July 1918
burial
Aisne
Cemetary at Charmee, La Fere
France
Source:7163351
Source:6151017
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 20/248 | West Yorkshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 20/248 | West Yorkshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 20/248 | West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own) | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Tolmie | daughter | 2nd October 1916 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Thompson | mother | ||
| Edward Miller Tolmie | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Lindley | wife | 22nd February 1916 |
Media
Media
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George Tolmie in 1916 aged 26The name of the studio where this was taken is difficult to read (bottom right hand corner) but says Murrays, street unreadable, Bradford
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Army Form B 104-83Advises Mrs Tolmie the George has been posted as "missing in action"Contributed by:
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Army Form B 104-82Advises Mrs Tolmie that George has died whilst a Prisoner of WarContributed by:
John19015 -
Letter from Prisoner of War Committee.British Red Cross letter, Original held by family.Contributed by:
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Letter from Imperial War Graves CommissionLetter dated 16th Nov 1923 advising Mrs Tolmie that George has been re-interred at Chauny Cemetery.Contributed by:
John19015
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| George Tolmie in 1916 aged 26 | John19015 | |
| Army Form B 104-83 | John19015 | |
| Army Form B 104-82 | John19015 | |
| Letter from Prisoner of War Committee. | John19015 | |
| Letter from Imperial War Graves Commission | John19015 |
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