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We remember Tom S Wallace
We remember Tom S Wallace
Timeline
Timeline
1899
birth
United Kingdom
Source:9427333
5th February 1899
1915
service
British Army
4607
Sherwood Foresters
Source:9427342
20th July 1915 - 26th August 1916
1915
location
96, Dean Street, Derby
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9427380
20th July 1915
1918
service
British Army
334588
Highland Light Infantry
Source:9427327
1918
service
British Army
Private
4607
Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment
Source:4590991
service
British Army
Private
334588
Highland Light Infantry
Source:4590991
service
British Army
4607
Sherwood Foresters
Source:9427327
service
British Army
334588
Highland Light Infantry
Source:9427327
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Tom S |
| Initials | TS |
| Last Name | Wallace |
| Source | 4590991 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96, Dean Street, Derby | United Kingdom | parents address | known 20th July 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 4607 | Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 334588 | Highland Light Infantry | Private | ||
| British Army | 334588 | Highland Light Infantry | |||
| British Army | 4607 | Sherwood Foresters | |||
| British Army | 334588 | Highland Light Infantry | |||
| British Army | 4607 | Sherwood Foresters |
Media
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Medal CardMedal Card for Pvt Thomas S. Wallace showing he served first in the Sherwood Foresters, then the Highland Light Infantry
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Protection OrderA letter to the front line showing that Thomas' parents had appealed his being sent abroad as he was underage.Contributed by:
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Cap BadgeThe cap badge of the Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment) which Tom was assigned to before his parents appealed his being abroad on the grounds of his age.Contributed by:
Gareth130963 -
Cap BadgeCap Badge of the Highland Light Infantry, to which Tom was assigned following his recall to the army.Contributed by:
Gareth130963 -
Discharge PapersTom's discharge papers showing he was not remaining in the army. They also show he had a medical rating of "A1" which meant he was still fit for active service.Contributed by:
Gareth130963 -
Enlistment papersTom's enlistment papers from 20th July 1915, when he would have been 16.Contributed by:
Gareth130963
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 96 Dean Street, Derby | Gareth130963 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Card | Gareth130963 | |
| Protection Order | Gareth130963 | |
| Cap Badge | Gareth130963 | |
| Cap Badge | Gareth130963 | |
| Discharge Papers | Gareth130963 | |
| Enlistment papers | Gareth130963 |
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