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We remember Thomas James Ward
We remember Thomas James Ward
Timeline
Timeline
1887
sibling
Frederick George Ward
Source:5500949
1887
1888
sibling
Mary Charlotte Ward
Source:5500949
1888
1890
sibling
Ellen Francis Ward
Source:5499526
1890
1891
sibling
Harriett Ward
Source:5500949
1891
1893
1894
sibling
Elizabeth Jane Ward
Source:5500949
1894
1896
sibling
Marjory Ward
Source:5499526
1896
1898
sibling
Rose Emily Ward
Source:5499526
1898
1900
sibling
Walter Henry Ward
Source:5499526
1900
1901
dates
Age 8
Source:5500949
31st March 1901
1901
location
Curry Wood, Halstead, Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5500949
31st March 1901
1903
sibling
Alfred Herbert Ward
Source:5499526
1903
1911
dates
Age 17
Source:5499526
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Halstead, Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5499526
2nd April 1911
1916
enlistment
Tonbridge, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:5500128
26th January 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
4050
Royal West Kent Regiment
2/5
Source:5500128
26th January 1916 - 31st August 1916
1916
location
Curry Wood, Halstead, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5500009
8th October 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
6773
London Regiment
8 Plat, B Com, 3rd London Reg
Source:5499797
October 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
253262
London Regiment
Source:5499797
October 1916
service
British Army
Source:4620257
service
British Army
Private
6773
London Regiment (Royal Fusiliers)
Source:5499797
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:5500717
1916
death
Killed in Action
Somme
France
Source:7376877
Source:5499903
8th October 1916
burial
Somme
Unable to trace body
France
Pier and Face 9 D and 16 B
Source:7376877
Source:5500717
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curry Wood, Halstead, Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Curry Wood, Halstead, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 8th October 1916 | |
| Halstead, Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 4050 | Royal West Kent Regiment | 2/5 | Private | |
| British Army | |||||
| British Army | 6773 | London Regiment (Royal Fusiliers) | Private | ||
| British Army | 6773 | London Regiment | 8 Plat, B Com, 3rd London Reg | Private | |
| British Army | 253262 | London Regiment | Private |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriett Ward | mother | ||
| Frederick Ward | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Francis Ward | sister | 1890 | |
| Marjory Ward | sister | 1896 | |
| Rose Emily Ward | sister | 1898 | |
| Walter Henry Ward | brother | 1900 | |
| Alfred Herbert Ward | brother | 1903 | |
| Frederick George Ward | brother | 1887 | |
| Mary Charlotte Ward | sister | 1888 | |
| Harriett Ward | sister | 1891 | |
| Elizabeth Jane Ward | sister | 1894 |
Media
Media
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Thomas James WardPhoto of Thomas in uniform after joining the Royal West Kent Regiment.
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Letter to Alfred H WardLetter to Alfred H Ward from Imperial Ward Graves CommissionContributed by:
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WW1 Memorial PlaqueSt Margaret's Church, Halstead, Kent - WW1 Memorial PlaqueContributed by:
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Royal West Kent badgeThis belonged to Thomas before he transferred to the London RegimentContributed by:
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T5 RWK badgeThis belonged to Thomas before he transferred to the London RegimentContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Mark13799 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC Page | Mark13799 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas James Ward | Mark13799 | |
| 1911 cencus | Mark13799 | |
| Letter From Red Cross to Thomas Wards parents | Mark13799 | |
| Halstead Memorial Book | Mark13799 | |
| Thomas James Ward RWK orders 1916 | Mark13799 | |
| Letter to Alfred H Ward | Mark13799 | |
| 1901 cencus | Mark13799 | |
| Medal Card | Mark13799 | |
| WW1 Memorial Plaque | Mark13799 | |
| Royal West Kent badge | Mark13799 | |
| T5 RWK badge | Mark13799 | |
| Thiepval Memorial | Selena49658 |
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