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We remember Thomas Strange Wickham
We remember Thomas Strange Wickham
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Timeline
Timeline
1862
sibling
Annie E Wickham
Source:8767078
1862
1863
sibling
William D K Wickham
Source:8767078
1863
1865
sibling
Hugh Wickham
Source:8767074
1865
1866
sibling
Dorothy M Wickham
Source:8767074
1866
1872
sibling
Alfred Wickham
Source:8767074
1872
1878
1881
location
Burrough House, Northam, Devon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8767074
3rd April 1881
1891
location
Highland, Raleigh Estate, Northam, Devon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8767078
5th April 1891
1893
education
King Edwards High School, New Street
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:8767095
1893 - 1894
1902
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Manchester Regiment
Source:8767041
12th November 1902 - 25th June 1904
1904
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Manchester Regiment attached Nigeria Regiment - West African Frontier Force
Mounted Infantry
Source:8767041
25th June 1904 - 19th May 1912
1905
marriage
Bertha Wesley Grieveson
Source:8767111
12th September 1905
1909
children
Katherine Mary Strange Wickham
Source:8767056
December 1909
1912
service
British Army
Captain
Manchester Regiment attached Nigeria Regiment - West African Frontier Force
Mounted Infantry
Source:8767041
20th May 1912 - 25th August 1914
1914
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7102843
25th August 1914
1914
death
Killed in Action
Tepe
Cameroon
Source:7102843
Source:8767031
Source:8767056
25th August 1914
burial
Nigeria
Source:7102843
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas Strange |
| Initials | TS |
| Last Name | Wickham, |
| Source | 7102843 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burrough House, Northam, Devon | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| Highland, Raleigh Estate, Northam, Devon | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Manchester Regiment | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Manchester Regiment attached Nigeria Regiment - West African Frontier Force | Mounted Infantry | Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Manchester Regiment attached Nigeria Regiment - West African Frontier Force | Mounted Infantry | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DSO | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katherine Mary Strange Wickham | daughter | December 1909 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy S K Wickham | mother | ||
| Thomas T Wickham | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William D K Wickham | brother | 1863 | |
| Annie E Wickham | sister | 1862 | |
| Hugh Wickham | brother | 1865 | |
| Dorothy M Wickham | sister | 1866 | |
| Alfred Wickham | brother | 1872 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bertha Wesley Grieveson | wife | 12th September 1905 |
Media
Media
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Thomas Strange WickhamFrom British Army, Bond of Sacrifice: Officers Died in the Great War 1914-1916
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Old Edwardians Roll of ServiceOld Edwardians Roll of Service, King Edwards School, Edgbaston, BirminghamContributed by:
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A British Captain killed in West AfricaFrom The Scotsman 04 September 1914Contributed by:
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Captain Thomas Strange Wickham DSO MID four timesCaptain Thomas Strange Wickham DSO MID four times. Unit: Manchester Regiment, attached to 5th Nigeria Regiment, Mounted Infantry, West African Frontier Force. Death: 25 August 1914 Killed in Action at Tepe in the Cameroons West AfricaContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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The Bond Of Sacrifice: Vol 1 [Complete]More about The Bond Of Sacrifice: Vol 1 [Complete]
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Soldiers from UK Regiments who either died in Nigeria or are commemorated thereMore about Soldiers from UK Regiments who either died in Nigeria or are commemorated there
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King Edward's High School, New Street, BirminghamMore about King Edward's High School, New Street, Birmingham
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King Edward's High School Birmingham Roll of HonourMore about King Edward's High School Birmingham Roll of Honour
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| British Army, De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| British Army, Bond of Sacrifice: Officers Died in the Great War 1914-1916 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Wife and daughter 1911 Census | Andrew10867 | |
| The Bond of Sacrifice: Thomas Strange Wickham | Hannah21187 | |
| King Edwards Roll of Honour | Andrew10867 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Strange Wickham | Andrew10867 | |
| Old Edwardians Roll of Service | Andrew10867 | |
| After Many Fights | Andrew10867 | |
| A British Captain killed in West Africa | Andrew10867 | |
| Marriage Announcement | Andrew10867 | |
| Bideford Officer among the killed | Andrew10867 | |
| Captain Thomas Strange Wickham DSO MID four times | James201 |
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