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We remember Thomas Maurice Brett
We remember Thomas Maurice Brett
Timeline
Timeline
1883
sibling
Blanche M Brett
Source:8476154
1883
1886
sibling
Laura S Brett
Source:8476154
1886
1890
1891
location
Market St, Wymondham, Norfolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8476154
5th April 1891
1909
service
British Army
Corporal
1679
London Regiment
15th lond Battalion
Source:8476152
16th February 1909 - 15th February 1913
1911
employment
2nd Division Clerk
Local Government Board
United Kingdom
Source:8476153
2nd April 1911
1911
location
High Street, Dorking
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8476153
2nd April 1911
1913
enlistment
Somerset House, London
United Kingdom
Source:8476151
9th June 1913
1914
marriage
Violet Mai Fairweather
Source:8476152
1st February 1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8476152
17th March 1915 - 15th May 1916
1916
events
Signalling School
Training
With BEF France
France
Source:8476152
4th March 1916 - 17th March 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Dislocated shoulder when he fell into a shell hole during signalling practice. Transferred to England on 15 May 1916
Hospital/Institution
Source:8476152
25th April 1916 - 1st July 1916
1918
service
British Army
Sergeant
530171
London Regiment
6th Battalion
Source:8476152
14th December 1918 - 31st March 1920
1919
service
British Army
Serjeant
530171
London Regiment
Reserve Battallion
Source:8476151
1919
1920
discharge
Source:8476151
31st March 1920
1923
service
British Army
6687813
London Regiment
16th lond Battalion
Source:8476152
10th June 1923
service
British Army
Serjeant
1679
London Regiment
15th lond Battalion
Source:486999
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas Maurice |
| Initials | TM |
| Last Name | Brett |
| Source | 8476153 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Street, Dorking | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Market St, Wymondham, Norfolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1679 | London Regiment | 15th lond Battalion | Serjeant | |
| British Army | 530171 | London Regiment | Reserve Battallion | Serjeant | |
| British Army | 6687813 | London Regiment | 16th lond Battalion | ||
| British Army | 1679 | London Regiment | 15th lond Battalion | Corporal | |
| British Army | 530171 | London Regiment | 6th Battalion | Sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Brett | mother | ||
| Thomas Brett | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blanche M Brett | sister | 1883 | |
| Laura S Brett | sister | 1886 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violet Mai Fairweather | wife | 1st February 1914 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Brown | Dark |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1923-09-10 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1913-06-09 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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15th County of London (Prince of Wales Own Civil Service Rifles)More about 15th County of London (Prince of Wales Own Civil Service Rifles)
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann39898 |
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