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We remember Thomas Henry Wenham
We remember Thomas Henry Wenham
Timeline
Timeline
1879
1881
location
16 Herbert Terrace, Hull, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6166496
3rd April 1881
1891
location
38 Hamilton Street, Grimsby
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5488882
5th April 1891
1901
employment
Fish Porter
Grimsby
United Kingdom
Source:5488881
31st March 1901
1901
location
11 Rutland Street, Grimsby
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5488881
31st March 1901
1911
employment
Fish Labourer
Grimsby
United Kingdom
Source:5488880
2nd April 1911
1911
location
49 Barcroft Street, Grimsby
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5488880
2nd April 1911
1915
dates
Age 36
Source:5511167
9th December 1915
1915
employment
Fish Buyer and Packer
E Robinson and Son Fish Merchants
Grimsby
United Kingdom
Source:5511167
9th December 1915
1915
enlistment
Grimsby
United Kingdom
Source:5511167
9th December 1915
1915
location
49 Barcroft Street, Cleethorpes
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5511167
9th December 1915
1915
service
British Army
Army Reserve
Source:5511167
10th December 1915 - 14th June 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
19/53425
Sherwood Foresters
19th
Source:5511167
19th June 1916 - 26th August 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:5511167
13th November 1916 - 23rd June 1917
1916
service
British Army
Private
40722
North Staffordshire Regiment
8th
Source:5511167
2nd December 1916 - 24th June 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Gun shot wound of head, fractured skull
Hospital/Institution
Source:5511167
7th June 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Gun shot wound, head.
Hospital/Institution
Source:5511167
9th June 1917 - 23rd June 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Gun shot wound, head, fractured skull.
Hospital/Institution
Source:5511167
24th June 1917 - 1st September 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
40722
North Staffordshire Regiment
3rd
Source:5511167
11th September 1917 - 11th October 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
67653
Royal Defence Corps
7th Battalion
Source:5511167
12th October 1917 - 23rd March 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
67653
Royal Defence Corps
51st Protection Company
Source:5511167
24th March 1918 - 28th June 1918
1918
location
49 Barcroft Street, Grimsby
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5488877
1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
62047
Bedfordshire Regiment
11th
Source:5511167
28th June 1918 - 29th September 1918
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:5511167
30th September 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
653000
Labour Corps
320th Prisoner of War Company
Source:5511167
13th October 1918 - 24th February 1919
1919
discharge
Source:5511167
24th February 1919
1957
death
Not War Related
Cleethorpes
United Kingdom
Source:6156875
1957
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas Henry |
| Initials | TH |
| Last Name | Wenham |
| Source | 5488877 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Rutland Street, Grimsby | United Kingdom | their own address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 16 Herbert Terrace, Hull, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| 38 Hamilton Street, Grimsby | United Kingdom | their own address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 49 Barcroft Street, Cleethorpes | United Kingdom | their own address | known 9th December 1915 | |
| 49 Barcroft Street, Grimsby | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 49 Barcroft Street, Grimsby | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1918 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 40722 | North Staffordshire Regiment | 3rd | Private | |
| British Army | 67653 | Royal Defence Corps | 51st Protection Company | Private | |
| British Army | 62047 | Bedfordshire Regiment | 11th | Private | |
| British Army | Army Reserve | ||||
| British Army | 19/53425 | Sherwood Foresters | 19th | Private | |
| British Army | 67653 | Royal Defence Corps | 7th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 40722 | North Staffordshire Regiment | 8th | Private | |
| British Army | 653000 | Labour Corps | 320th Prisoner of War Company | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah Wenham | mother | ||
| Thomas Wenham | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear | Brown | Dark brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-09 | 5'2" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gavin3108 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gavin3108 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gavin3108 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Gavin3108 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Gavin3108 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Gavin3108 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Gavin3108 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Gavin3108 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gavin3108 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Grimsby Absent Voter List | Gavin3108 |
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