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We remember Thomas Whitham
We remember Thomas Whitham
Timeline
Timeline
1876
sibling
Jessie Whitham
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1876
1881
sibling
Harry Whitham
Source:8955731
1881
1883
sibling
Sarah Whitham
Source:8955731
1883
1887
sibling
Maggie Whitham
Source:8955731
1887
1888
1892
sibling
Jane Whitham
Source:8955731
1892
1901
location
Acre Street, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8955731
1901
1909
marriage
Fedora Bertha Ellis Bennett
Source:8955719
1909
1910
children
Walter Whitham
Source:8955722
1910
1911
dates
Age 22
Source:8955722
1911
1911
employment
Bricklayer
Burnley
United Kingdom
Source:8955722
1911
1911
location
98 Robinson Street, Burnley, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8955722
1911
awards
Victoria Cross (VC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8539597
service
British Army
Private
15067
Coldstream Guards
Source:4733098
1924
death
Thomas Whitham died from a perforated gastric ulcer complicated by peritonitis.
Oldham
United Kingdom
Source:6186089
Source:8955717
22nd October 1924
burial
Fence near Burnley
United Kingdom
Source:6186089
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas |
| Initials | T |
| Last Name | Whitham |
| Source | 8539597 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98 Robinson Street, Burnley, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| Acre Street, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 15067 | Coldstream Guards | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| VC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victoria Cross (VC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Whitham | son | 1910 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Whitham | mother | ||
| John Whitham | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessie Whitham | sister | 1876 | |
| Harry Whitham | brother | 1881 | |
| Sarah Whitham | sister | 1883 | |
| Maggie Whitham | sister | 1887 | |
| Jane Whitham | sister | 1892 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fedora Bertha Ellis Bennett | wife | 1909 |
Media
Media
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Private Thomas Whitham, V.C.His grave in Wheatley Lane Inghamite Churchyard, Fence near Burnley, Lancashire, erected by the Coldstream GuardsContributed by:
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Thomas and Jennie JacksonIn uniform with 'Young Kitchener' Burnley fundraiserContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Victoria Cross winners: Third Battle of Ypres (Passchendaele) 31 July - 20 SeptemberMore about Victoria Cross winners: Third Battle of Ypres (Passchendaele) 31 July - 20 September
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Victoria Cross winners: Third Battle of Ypres (Passchendaele) 31 July 1917More about Victoria Cross winners: Third Battle of Ypres (Passchendaele) 31 July 1917
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Victoria Cross Recipients 1854-2006 Transcription | Trevor321 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Becky117596 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Becky117596 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Becky117596 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Becky117596 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Becky117596 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas's Victoria Cross citation, the London Gazette | Becky117596 | |
| VCs of the First World War, Passchendaele 1917, by Stephen Snelling | Becky117596 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Whitham | Myko59 | |
| Private Thomas Whitham, V.C. | Dorothy4866 | |
| Victoria Cross | Michael59416 | |
| Victoria Cross | Michael59416 | |
| Thomas Whitham | Mike127521 | |
| Watch | Michael59416 | |
| Watch | Michael59416 | |
| Clock | Michael59416 | |
| Clock inscription | Michael59416 | |
| Thomas and Jennie Jackson | Michael59416 |
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