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We remember Frank Tonks
We remember Frank Tonks
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1895
location
30 3/4, Wolverhampton Sreet, Walsall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9049651
8th October 1895
1910
employment
Apprentice Electrician
Walsall Electrical Co Ltd
Walsall, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9049651
8th October 1910 - 28th January 1913
1913
employment
Electrcian
The New Brighton Tower and Recreation Company
New Brighton
United Kingdom
Source:9049651
March 1913 - September 1914
1915
service
British Army
Private
201368
South Wales Borderers
Brecknockshire Battalion
Source:9049651
8th December 1915 - 20th December 1919
1920
dates
Age 25
Source:9049651
18th December 1920
1920
marriage
Ivy Lucy Richardson
Source:9049651
18th December 1920
1920
location
15 Palatine Road,Seacombe
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9049651
18th December 1920
1925
children
James Benjamin Tonks
Source:9049651
14th August 1925
1925
employment
Electrician,Silo Man
Paul Bros Foster Mills
Birkenhead
United Kingdom
Source:9049651
14th August 1925
1925
location
35 Brierley Street, Wallasey
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9049651
14th August 1925
1930
children
Frank Tonks
Source:9049651
19th February 1930
1930
location
71 Gladstone Road, Wallasey
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9049651
19th February 1930
1949
location
Eden Street, Cambridge
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9049651
1949
1953
hospitalisation
Work accident, unconscious till 30/10
Hospital/Institution
Source:9049651
27th October 1953 - 5th November 1953
1956
location
70 Foster Road, Trumpington, Cambridge
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9049651
13th December 1956
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:9049651
service
British Army
Private
3631
South Wales Borderers
Source:4472467
service
British Army
Private
201368
South Wales Borderers
Source:4472467
theatres
Indian Frontier :6g
Source:9049651
location
69 Wolverhampton Road, Walsall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9049651
1956
death
Not War Related
Hit by a car whilst cycling home to Trumpington from allotment in Grantchester. Died in Addenbrooks Hospital.
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Source:9049651
3rd October 1956
burial
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Source:9049651
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frank |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Tonks |
| Source | 4472467 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Palatine Road,Seacombe | United Kingdom | their own address | known 18th December 1920 | |
| 30 3/4, Wolverhampton Sreet, Walsall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 8th October 1895 | |
| 35 Brierley Street, Wallasey | United Kingdom | their own address | known 14th August 1925 | |
| 69 Wolverhampton Road, Walsall | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| 70 Foster Road, Trumpington, Cambridge | United Kingdom | their own address | known 13th December 1956 | |
| 71 Gladstone Road, Wallasey | United Kingdom | their own address | known 19th February 1930 | |
| Eden Street, Cambridge | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1949 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3631 | South Wales Borderers | Private | ||
| British Army | 201368 | South Wales Borderers | Private | ||
| British Army | 201368 | South Wales Borderers | Brecknockshire Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Benjamin Tonks | son | 14th August 1925 | |
| Frank Tonks | son | 19th February 1930 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Tonks | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy Lucy Richardson | wife | 18th December 1920 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1920-12-18 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Private Frank Tonks ,South Wales BorderersIn uniform, Brecknockshire Battalion. Served in India, MHOW.
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Frank Tonks with son Frank TonksTime together in back garden ,Eden Street, Cambridge, EnglandContributed by:
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Frank TonksMy Grandparents, Frank and Ivy Lucy Tonks in garden at Eden Street, Cambridge,England.Contributed by:
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Private Frank TonksIn uniform, served in India. Brecknockshire Battalion, South Wales BorderersContributed by:
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Frank TonksHockey Team, South Wales Borderers, sometime between 1914-1919Contributed by:
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Frank TonksPension Scheme, for Frank Tonks, worked for Paul Bros Ltd, (Foster Mills), Birkenhead.Contributed by:
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Private Frank Tonks ,South Wales Borderers | Lance124353 | |
| Frank Tonks with son Frank Tonks | Lance124353 | |
| Frank Tonks | Lance124353 | |
| Frank Tonks | Lance124353 | |
| Private Frank Tonks | Lance124353 | |
| Hockey Team, South Wales Bordrers | Lance124353 | |
| Frank Tonks | Lance124353 | |
| Frank Tonks | Lance124353 | |
| Frank Tonks | Lance124353 | |
| Frank Tonks | Lance124353 | |
| Private Frank Tonks | Lance124353 |
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