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We remember Edward John Toms
We remember Edward John Toms
Timeline
Timeline
1876
1881
dates
Age 4
Source:9378176
3rd April 1881
1881
location
Blacknoll, Winfrith Newburgh, Dorset
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9378176
3rd April 1881
1903
dates
Age 26
Source:9320679
30th March 1903
1903
marriage
Edith Ford
Source:9320679
30th March 1903
1903
location
Forston, Charminster, Dorchester
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9320679
30th March 1903
1911
dates
Age 34
Source:9378181
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Higher Wynford, Maiden Newton, Dorset
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9378181
2nd April 1911
1915
service
British Army
Private
12607
Dorsetshire Regiment
Source:4470757
22nd September 1915
1915
theatres
Balkans :2
Source:4470757
22nd September 1915
1919
discharge
Source:4470757
27th March 1919
1960
dates
Age 84
Source:9320670
2nd November 1960
children
M L Bowditch
Source:9320670
employment
Agricultural Worker
United Kingdom
Source:9320670
location
Charminster, Dorset
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9320679
1960
death
Not War Related
Bere Regis, Wareham
United Kingdom
Source:9320670
2nd November 1960
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward John |
| Initials | EJ |
| Last Name | Toms |
| Source | 9320670 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blacknoll, Winfrith Newburgh, Dorset | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| Charminster, Dorset | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| Forston, Charminster, Dorchester | United Kingdom | parents address | known 30th March 1903 | |
| Higher Wynford, Maiden Newton, Dorset | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 12607 | Dorsetshire Regiment | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| M L Bowditch | daughter |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Toms | father | ||
| Emily Jane Toms formerly Pitman | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Ford | wife | 30th March 1903 |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Paul141391 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Paul141391 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Edward John Toms | Amy127 | |
| Edward John Toms & Edith Ford | Amy127 | |
| Edward John Toms | Amy127 | |
| Service Medals | Amy127 | |
| Edward John Tom's wife | Amy127 | |
| Edward John Toms in 1954 | Amy127 | |
| Edward John Toms | Amy127 |
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