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We remember Tom Britton
We remember Tom Britton
Timeline
Timeline
1870
sibling
Fred Britton
Source:7931993
1870
1873
sibling
George Britton
Source:7931993
1873
1874
1878
sibling
James Wellock
Source:7931993
1878
1881
location
65 Heap Street, Bradford, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7932016
1881
1891
employment
Joiners Apprentice
Joiners Apprentice
Bradford, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:7931993
1891
1898
marriage
Alice Hyde
Source:7931989
22nd January 1898
1899
children
Alice Britton
Source:7931994
1899
1901
children
May Britton
Source:7931994
1901
1901
employment
Carpenter
Bradford, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:7931994
1901
1901
location
Harrogate Street, Bradford, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7931994
1901
1902
children
Joseph Britton
Source:7931996
1902
1905
children
Rebecca Britton
Source:7931954
27th June 1905
1909
children
John Britton
Source:7931954
10th February 1909
1911
children
George Britton
Source:7931954
4th April 1911
1911
location
53 De Grey Street, Bradford, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7931996
1911
1914
employment
Joiner
Bradford, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:7931954
5th August 1914
1914
enlistment
Bradford, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:7931955
5th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
1976
West Yorkshire Regiment
1/6th Battalion
Source:7931955
5th August 1914 - 24th November 1916
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7931954
15th April 1915 - 23rd October 1917
1916
hospitalisation
Injury to right knee
Hospital/Institution
Source:7931954
18th October 1916 - 14th December 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
240383
West Yorkshire Regiment
1/6th Battalion
Source:7931954
24th November 1916 - 26th January 1919
1917
hospitalisation
PUO - Trench Fever
Hospital/Institution
Source:7931954
8th March 1917 - 19th May 1917
1917
events
Profficiency pay class one
Training
In field
France
Source:7931954
16th June 1917
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7931954
2nd November 1917 - 25th October 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Boils
Hospital/Institution
Source:7931954
6th November 1918 - 22nd November 1918
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7931954
26th November 1918 - 24th January 1919
1919
location
288 Ripon Street, Otley Road, Bradford, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7931954
19th January 1919
1919
discharge
Source:7931954
26th January 1919
appointments
Battalion Carpenter - 1/6th West Yorkshire Regt
Source:7932019
service
British Army
West Yorkshire Regiment
2nd Volunteer Battalion
Source:7931955
1943
death
Bradford, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:7931997
1943
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Tom |
| Initials | T |
| Last Name | Britton |
| Source | 507357 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 288 Ripon Street, Otley Road, Bradford, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 19th January 1919 | |
| 53 De Grey Street, Bradford, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| 65 Heap Street, Bradford, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 | |
| Harrogate Street, Bradford, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 240383 | West Yorkshire Regiment | 1/6th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | West Yorkshire Regiment | 2nd Volunteer Battalion | |||
| British Army | 1976 | West Yorkshire Regiment | 1/6th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Britton | daughter | 27th June 1905 | |
| John Britton | son | 10th February 1909 | |
| George Britton | son | 4th April 1911 | |
| Alice Britton | daughter | 1899 | |
| May Britton | daughter | 1901 | |
| Joseph Britton | son | 1902 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Britton | father | ||
| mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Britton | brother | 1873 | |
| Fred Britton | brother | 1870 | |
| James Wellock | step-brother | 1878 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Hyde | wife | 22nd January 1898 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Blye | Dark, turning grey |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-05 | 6'0" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-05 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Pte T BrittonImage from Tempest, E V, History of the Sixth Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment, Vol. 1, 1/6th Bn.
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | M2740 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | M2740 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | M2740 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | M2740 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | M2740 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | M2740 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | M2740 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | M2740 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | M2740 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| History of the 6th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment, Vol 1 1/6th Battalion | M2740 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Pte T Britton | M2740 |
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