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We remember James Charles Toombs
We remember James Charles Toombs
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Timeline
Timeline
1886
sibling
Alice Frances Toombs
Source:9272199
1886
1887
sibling
Margaret Jane Toombs
Source:9272199
1887
1890
1891
sibling
Louisa Emma Toombs
Source:9272199
1891
1891
location
Princes Road, Lambeth, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9272198
1891
1894
sibling
William Walter Toombs
Source:9272199
1894
1897
sibling
Edwin Thomas Toombs
Source:9272199
1897
1898
sibling
Edith Ruth Toombs
Source:9272199
1898
1900
sibling
Lilian Rose Toombs
Source:9272199
1900
1901
sibling
Elsie Maud Toombs
Source:9272200
1901
1901
location
15 Ardmere Road, Hither Green, Lewisham, SE13
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9272199
1901
1904
sibling
Ethel Grace Toombs
Source:9272200
1904
1907
sibling
Sidney John Toombs
Source:9272200
1907
1911
location
15 Ardmere Road, Hither Green, Lewisham, SE13
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9272200
1911
1914
dates
Age 24
Source:6177156
23rd August 1914
1914
enlistment
Woolwich
United Kingdom
Source:6173564
23rd August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
9265
Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment)
1st Battalion
Source:6177156
7th December 1914 - 1st November 1915
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6177156
17th December 1914 - 16th December 1914
1915
marriage
Lily Emma Reynolds
Source:5480761
23rd October 1915
1915
marriage
Lily Emma Reynolds or Toombs
Source:6177156
23rd October 1915
1915
service
British Army
Unpaid Lance Corporal
9265
Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment)
3rd Battalion
Source:6177156
1st November 1915 - 6th April 1916
1916
service
British Army
Acting Corporal
9265
Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment)
3rd Battalion
Source:6177156
6th April 1916 - 22nd June 1916
1916
service
British Army
Corporal
9265
Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment)
3rd Battalion
Source:6177156
22nd June 1916 - 3rd October 1916
1916
children
Kathleen Louisa Toombs
Source:5480761
20th August 1916
1916
service
British Army
Sergeant
9265
Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment)
3rd Battalion
Source:6177156
3rd October 1916 - 10th February 1917
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6177156
13th October 1916 - 10th February 1917
1917
dates
Age 26
Source:9039238
10th February 1917
1917
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9272212
25th May 1917
education
Beacon Road School
Hither Green, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:5480761
employment
Soldier
United Kingdom
Source:5480761
employment
House Decorator
United Kingdom
Source:5480761
hospitalisation
frost-bitten feet
Hospital/Institution
Source:5480761
service
British Army
Sergeant
S/9265
Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment)
1st Battalion
Source:6173564
service
British Army
Private
S/9265
Royal West Kent Regiment
3rd (Reserve) Battalion
Source:5480761
service
British Army
Serjeant
S/9265
Royal West Kent Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:5480761
1917
death
Killed in Action
Killed during the Royal West Kent trench raid at Givenchy.
Givenchy
France
Source:5480761
10th February 1917
burial
Gorre, Pas de Calais
France
III. C. 6.
Source:9039238
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Ardmere Road, Hither Green, Lewisham, SE13 | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 15 Ardmere Road, Hither Green, Lewisham, SE13 | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Princes Road, Lambeth, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | S/9265 | Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment) | 1st Battalion | Sergeant | |
| British Army | S/9265 | Royal West Kent Regiment | 3rd (Reserve) Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | S/9265 | Royal West Kent Regiment | 1st Battalion | Serjeant | |
| British Army | 9265 | Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment) | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 9265 | Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment) | 3rd Battalion | Unpaid Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 9265 | Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment) | 3rd Battalion | Acting Corporal | |
| British Army | 9265 | Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment) | 3rd Battalion | Corporal | |
| British Army | 9265 | Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment) | 3rd Battalion | Sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen Louisa Toombs | daughter | 20th August 1916 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fanny Fathers | mother | ||
| James Toombs | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Frances Toombs | sister | 1886 | |
| Margaret Jane Toombs | sister | 1887 | |
| Louisa Emma Toombs | sister | 1891 | |
| William Walter Toombs | brother | 1894 | |
| Edwin Thomas Toombs | brother | 1897 | |
| Edith Ruth Toombs | sister | 1898 | |
| Lilian Rose Toombs | sister | 1900 | |
| Elsie Maud Toombs | sister | 1901 | |
| Sidney John Toombs | brother | 1907 | |
| Ethel Grace Toombs | sister | 1904 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lily Emma Reynolds or Toombs | wife | 23rd October 1915 | |
| Lily Emma Reynolds | wife | 23rd October 1915 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-10-23 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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James Charles ToombsPhotograph of 9265 James Charles Toombs, then a Corporal in the 3rd Battalion Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment
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9265 James Charles Toombs9265 James Charles Toombs, then a Corporal in 3rd Battalion The Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment.Contributed by:
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James Charles Toombs BaptismRegister of the Baptism of James Charles Toombs in the London, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1916 Name: James Charles Toombs Gender: Male Record Type: Baptism Baptism Date: 13 Aug 1890 Baptism Place: Lambeth St Mary the Less, Lambeth, England Father: James Toombs Mother: Fanny Toombs Register Type: Parish RegistersContributed by:
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De Ruvigny's Roll of HonourDe Ruvigny's Roll of Honour, volume 4, page 214 Entry for Sergeant James Charles ToombsContributed by:
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James Charles Toombs and Edwin Thomas ToombsBrothers Corporal (later Sergeant) James Charles Toombs, 3rd (later 1st) Battalion Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment, and Gunner Edwin Thomas Toombs, Royal Field Artillery, taken 1916Contributed by:
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Notification of Mention in Despatches, 1917Letter notifying his widow that Sergeant Toombs had been mentioned in a despatch by Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig for gallant and distinguished service in the field.Contributed by:
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Gorre British and Indian Cemetery, Pas de Calais 1Gorre British and Indian Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France where James Toombs is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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Gorre British and Indian Cemetery, Pas de Calais 2Gorre British and Indian Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France where James Toombs is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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Royal West Kent Regiment Cap BadgeRoyal West Kent Regiment Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by James Toombs.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Gorre British And Indian Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France.More about Gorre British And Indian Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France.
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Toombs brothers in the First World WarMore about Toombs brothers in the First World War
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| GRO WAR DEATHS ARMY OTHER RANKS (1914 to1921) Transcription | Simon1303 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Simon1303 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Simon1303 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Simon1303 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Simon1303 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Simon1303 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Simon1303 | |
| British Army, De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Transcription | Simon1303 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Simon1303 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| De Ruvigny's roll of honour 1914-1918 | Simon1303 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission | Simon1303 | |
| The London Gazette | Simon1303 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| James Charles Toombs | Simon1303 | |
| 9265 James Charles Toombs | Simon1303 | |
| James Charles Toombs Baptism | Simon1303 | |
| De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour | Simon1303 | |
| James Charles Toombs and Edwin Thomas Toombs | Simon1303 | |
| Notification of Mention in Despatches, 1917 | Simon1303 | |
| Gorre British and Indian Cemetery, Pas de Calais 1 | Vincent96527 | |
| Gorre British and Indian Cemetery, Pas de Calais 2 | Vincent96527 | |
| Royal West Kent Regiment Cap Badge | Vincent96527 |
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We remember James Charles Toombs
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