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We remember James Tomsett
We remember James Tomsett
Timeline
Timeline
1876
sibling
Walter Tomsett
Source:8732857
1876
1881
sibling
Charles Tomsett
Source:8732857
1881
1882
1891
dates
Age 8
Source:8732857
April 1891
1891
location
1 Conduit Hill, Rye, East Sussex.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8732857
April 1891
1901
dates
Age 18
Source:8732858
April 1901
1901
employment
Shipwright
unstated
Rye, East Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:8732858
April 1901
1901
location
Conduit Hill, Rye, East Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8732858
April 1901
1908
marriage
Bessie Morphy
Source:8732854
July 1908
1916
employment
Carpenter
British Army
Hastings. East Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:8732872
1st November 1916
1916
enlistment
Hastings. East Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:8732872
1st November 1916
1916
service
British Army
Sapper
212702
Royal Engineers
211 Field Coy
Source:8732872
1st November 1916
1916
location
9 Castle Terrace, Rye, East Sussex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8732872
1st November 1916
1916
dates
Age 34
Source:8732872
November 1916
1918
hospitalisation
wounds to back and sacrum. "enormous wound" inflicted by HE Shell, also smaller wound R, Buttock and Coccyx blown away, L. Ilium fractured
Hospital/Institution
Source:8732872
19th April 1918 - 18th May 1918
1918
service
British Army
sapper
Royal Enginees
G Depot Coy
Source:8732872
18th November 1918
service
British Army
Sapper
212702
Royal Engineers
Source:4471107
1918
death
Died of wounds
He was wounded at Hazebrouck, France, on 19th April and he died of septicemia in the Military Hospital at Windsor Gt Pk, the wounds described in his record are terrible.
Princess Christian Hosp, Englefield Green,
United Kingdom
Source:7368247
Source:8732915
Source:8732872
18th May 1918
burial
Sussex
United Kingdom
Grave 4916
Source:8732920
sibling
Louisa Tomsett
Source:8732857
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Tomsett |
| Source | 4471107 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Conduit Hill, Rye, East Sussex. | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1891 | |
| 9 Castle Terrace, Rye, East Sussex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1st November 1916 | |
| Conduit Hill, Rye, East Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 212702 | Royal Engineers | Sapper | ||
| British Army | 212702 | Royal Engineers | 211 Field Coy | Sapper | |
| British Army | Royal Enginees | G Depot Coy | sapper |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Tomsett | father | ||
| Jane Elizabeth Lawrence | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Tomsett | brother | 1876 | |
| Charles Tomsett | brother | 1881 | |
| Louisa Tomsett | sister |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bessie Morphy | wife | July 1908 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-11-01 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-11-01 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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England & Wales Christening Index, 1530-1980gives details of his DOB, names baptism date, [parents names and location
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1891 Censusgives details of names, place of birth, age, address, occupation, and family where relevant.Contributed by:
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1901 censusgives details of names, place of birth, age, address, occupation, and family where relevant.Contributed by:
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1911 Censusgives details of names, place of birth, age, address, occupation, and family where relevant.Contributed by:
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British Army Soldiers Effects recordstates the serviceman's last wishes for his personal effects and outstanding pay.Contributed by:
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CWGC p1basic casualty details, name rank serial no; place of burial/memorial and date of death.Contributed by:
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prior to redevelopmentthis was the site of the Princess Christian Military Hospital at the end of its life.Contributed by:
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Princess Christian Military Hospital Sitewhen in 1904 it was a Nursing Home
Contributed by:
patricia68968
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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ancestry.co.uk family tree | patricia68968 | |
| WW1 Service records | patricia68968 | |
| UK Soldiers Died in the Great War | patricia68968 | |
| Forces War Records | patricia68968 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| England & Wales Christening Index, 1530-1980 | patricia68968 | |
| 1891 Census | patricia68968 | |
| 1901 census | patricia68968 | |
| 1911 Census | patricia68968 | |
| British Army Soldiers Effects record | patricia68968 | |
| CWGC p1 | patricia68968 | |
| prior to redevelopment | patricia68968 | |
| Princess Christian Military Hospital Site | patricia68968 |
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