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We remember William Leslie Tomlin
We remember William Leslie Tomlin
Timeline
Timeline
1886
sibling
Herbert Edward Tomlin
Source:8508145
1886
1894
1901
dates
Age 6
Source:8508143
31st March 1901
1901
location
27 Heavitree Road, Plumstead, Woolwich, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8508143
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 16
Source:8508145
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Engineer's Apprentice
Motor Car Works
London
United Kingdom
Source:8508145
2nd April 1911
1911
location
223 Shooters Hill Road, Charlton, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8508145
2nd April 1911
1915
enlistment
Grove Park, London
United Kingdom
Source:8508182
4th October 1915
1915
theatres
Balkans :2
Source:8508182
19th December 1915 - 16th January 1919
1916
appointments
Driver
Source:8508182
7th January 1916 - 16th January 1919
1918
appointments
Driver for the Commander in Chief Salonika Forces
Source:8508182
5th March 1918 - 13th October 1918
1919
discharge
Source:8508183
15th March 1919
1923
marriage
Winifred B Corbett
Source:9027864
1923
1939
employment
Motor Engineer
Devon
Ireland
Source:9027864
29th September 1939
1939
location
Kerswell Barton House, Exeter Road, St Thomas, Devon
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9027864
29th September 1939
service
British Army
Private
M2/130733
Army Service Corps
Source:4467426
1960
death
Newton Abbot, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:8508148
1960
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Leslie |
| Initials | WL |
| Last Name | Tomlin |
| Source | 8508145 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 223 Shooters Hill Road, Charlton, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 27 Heavitree Road, Plumstead, Woolwich, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Kerswell Barton House, Exeter Road, St Thomas, Devon | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | M2/130733 | Army Service Corps | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julia Tomlin | mother | ||
| Elias Beecham Tomlin | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert Edward Tomlin | brother | 1886 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winifred B Corbett | wife | 1923 |
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Communities
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Susan31491 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| England, Births & Baptisms 1538-1975 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| Canterbury Baptisms Register and Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| 1939 Register | Susan31491 |
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