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We remember Thomas William Elliott
We remember Thomas William Elliott
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1897
sibling
Hugh Elliott
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1897
1902
sibling
Annie Elliott
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1902
1904
sibling
Elizabeth Elliott
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1904
1907
sibling
Ethel Elliott
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1907
1916
dates
Age 18
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15th February 1916
1916
enlistment
Durham
United Kingdom
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15th February 1916
1916
location
22 Mount Pleasant, Penshaw.
United Kingdom
parents address
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15th February 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
95468
Durham light Infantry
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16th February 1916 - 24th October 1918
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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12th September 1918 - 24th October 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
95468
Durham Light Infantry
15th Battalion
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13th September 1918 - 24th October 1918
1918
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
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October 1918
employment
Coal Miner
United Kingdom
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service
British Army
Private
95468
Durham Light Infantry
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1918
death
Killed in Action
France
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24th October 1918
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Panel 9
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas William |
| Initials | TW |
| Last Name | Elliott |
| Source | 5030265 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Mount Pleasant, Penshaw. | United Kingdom | parents address | known 15th February 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 95468 | Durham Light Infantry | Private | ||
| British Army | 95468 | Durham light Infantry | Private | ||
| British Army | 95468 | Durham Light Infantry | 15th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Elliott | mother | ||
| John Elliott | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh Elliott | brother | 1897 | |
| Annie Elliott | sister | 1902 | |
| Elizabeth Elliott | sister | 1904 | |
| Ethel Elliott | sister | 1907 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918-04-22 | 5'3" |
Media
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| War Diary 15th Bn Durham Light Infantry | Mark60260 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Cap Badge | Mark60260 |
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