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We remember Thomas William Hills
We remember Thomas William Hills
Timeline
Timeline
1890
sibling
Ernest Jonathan Hills
Source:9598423
1890
1891
sibling
James Frederick Hills
Source:9598450
1891
1892
sibling
Robert Charles Hills
Source:9598423
1892
1894
1896
sibling
Harry William Hills
Source:9598423
1896
1901
dates
Age 7
Source:9598450
31st March 1901
1901
location
Tadlows, Upminster, Essex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9598450
31st March 1901
1902
sibling
Helen Marjory Hills
Source:9598423
1902
1911
dates
Age 17
Source:9598423
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Gardener's Assistant
Upminster, Essex
United Kingdom
Source:9598423
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Tadlows, Upminster, Essex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9598423
2nd April 1911
1916
hospitalisation
Treatment in the UK following wounds received in action on 9 Sep 1916.
Hospital/Institution
Source:7169130
9th September 1916 - 16th September 1916
1916
dates
Age 22
Source:7169130
16th September 1916
1916
location
Tadlows, Upminster, Essex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9598423
16th September 1916
1916
death
Died of wounds
Digitized archive card for his death and burial at Upminster records that he was wounded in France on 9.9.16 and died at Netley Hospital aged 22.
Netley
United Kingdom
Source:7169130
Source:9598537
16th September 1916
1916
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9598532
16th November 1916
1919
events
War Gratuity
Pensions and Gratuities
He served overseas for this war gratuity and was paid for 12 months or less qualifying service. (calculation thanks to //wargratuity.uk)
Source:9598537
8th August 1919
enlistment
Basingstoke
United Kingdom
Source:9598511
service
British Army
Private
74197
Royal Army Medical Corps
113th Field Ambulance
Source:9598520
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9598520
burial
Upminster, Essex
Essex
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Source:7169130
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas William |
| Initials | TW |
| Last Name | Hills |
| Source | 7169130 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tadlows, Upminster, Essex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Tadlows, Upminster, Essex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Tadlows, Upminster, Essex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 16th September 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 74197 | Royal Army Medical Corps | 113th Field Ambulance | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Hills | father | ||
| Eliza A Hills nee Sparrow | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ernest Jonathan Hills | brother | 1890 | |
| Robert Charles Hills | brother | 1892 | |
| Harry William Hills | brother | 1896 | |
| Helen Marjory Hills | sister | 1902 | |
| James Frederick Hills | brother | 1891 |
Media
Media
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Military Medal of Pte Thomas William Hills, RAMCPhotograph of the Military Medal awarded to Thomas William Hills.
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Next of Kin Memorial Plaque, Thomas William HillsPhotograph of the Plaque provided by Thomas' family.Contributed by:
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Pte Thomas William Hills MM RAMCPhotograph uploaded on behalf of family member Jane. Thomas is in uniform. The photo was taken at Southern Counties Studios, 27 Potters Lane, Basingstoke.
Contributed by:
Joanna64499
Communities
Communities
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Lavender, Hills and Sparrow FamiliesMore about Lavender, Hills and Sparrow Families
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Joanna64499 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Joanna64499 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Joanna64499 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Joanna64499 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| UK, WWI Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914-1920 | Joanna64499 | |
| Britain, Campaign, Gallantry & Long Service Medals & Awards | Joanna64499 | |
| Supplement to the London Gazette | Joanna64499 | |
| UK, Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects, 1901-1929 | Joanna64499 | |
| War Diary 113rd Field Ambulance 1916 Feb. - 1919 Apr. | Joanna64499 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Military Medal of Pte Thomas William Hills, RAMC | Joanna64499 | |
| Next of Kin Memorial Plaque, Thomas William Hills | Joanna64499 | |
| Pte Thomas William Hills MM RAMC | Joanna64499 |
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