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We remember Thomas Amos Hollingworth
We remember Thomas Amos Hollingworth
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1896
location
Langley Park, Durham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5048306
1st July 1896 - 1910
1898
sibling
Ada Sabina Hollingworth
Source:5048306
20th September 1898
1901
sibling
William Cowan Hollingworth
Source:5048306
13th August 1901
1910
location
Fernleigh, Neville's Cross, Durham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5048306
1910 - 1914
1911
dates
Age 14
Source:5048306
2nd April 1911
1914
enlistment
Durham
United Kingdom
Source:5048306
1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
20346
Royal Fusiliers
Source:5048306
1914
1914
service
British Army
Private Acting Corporal
102637
Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment
1st
Source:5048306
1914 - November 1918
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:5048306
1914 - 1918
1914
dates
Age 18
Source:5048306
4th August 1914
1915
dates
Age 19
Source:5048306
18th October 1915
1916
dates
Age 20
Source:5048306
15th July 1916
1918
discharge
Source:5048306
1918
1918
awards
Military Medal
Other War Service Award
Source:5048306
21st October 1918
1918
dates
Age 22
Source:5048306
21st October 1918
1919
dates
Age 22
Source:5048306
13th June 1919
1920
employment
Shipping Clerk
John Hudson and Company
Tyne and Wear
United Kingdom
Source:5048306
1920 - 1932
1932
employment
Shipping Manager
Shoreham Shipping and Coal Company
Southwick, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:5048306
1932 - 1945
1932
location
Carlisle Road, Hove, Sussex
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:5048306
1932 - 1936
1936
marriage
Irene Frances Hopkins
Source:5048306
18th April 1936 - 10th April 1947
1936
location
21 Oldfield Crescent, Southwick, Sussex.
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5048306
1936 - 10th April 1947
1937
children
Patricia Joy Raynes Hollingworth
Source:5048306
7th December 1937
service
British Army
Source:5048306
service
British Army
Private Acting Corporal
102637
Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment
1st
Source:5048306
1947
death
War Related Sickness
We believe Thomas Amos died as a result of being buried alive in WW1.
Shoreham-by-Sea, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:5048306
10th April 1947
burial
Brighton
United Kingdom
Source:5048306
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas Amos |
| Initials | TA |
| Last Name | Hollingworth |
| Source | 5048306 |
| First Names | Thomas Amos |
| Initials | TA |
| Last Name | Hollingworth |
| Source | 5048306 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oldfield Crescent, Southwick, Sussex. | United Kingdom | their own address | 1936 - 10th April 1947 | |
| Carlisle Road, Hove, Sussex | United Kingdom | away from home address | 1932 - 1936 | |
| Fernleigh, Neville's Cross, Durham | United Kingdom | parents address | 1910 - 1914 | |
| Langley Park, Durham | United Kingdom | parents address | 1st July 1896 - 1910 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 20346 | Royal Fusiliers | Private | ||
| British Army | 102637 | Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment | 1st | Private Acting Corporal | |
| British Army | |||||
| British Army | 102637 | Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment | 1st | Private Acting Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Military Medal | Other War Service Award |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patricia Joy Raynes Hollingworth | daughter | 7th December 1937 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Babara Hollingworth | mother | ||
| Amos Hollingworth | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Sabina Hollingworth | sister | 20th September 1898 | |
| William Cowan Hollingworth | brother | 13th August 1901 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irene Frances Hopkins | wife | 18th April 1936 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fair | blue | light brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1937 | 5'10" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1936 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Amos Hollingworth | Patricia107160 |
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