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We remember Thomas Cottrell
We remember Thomas Cottrell
Timeline
Timeline
1886
1903
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
Source:6980848
18th February 1903
1903
service
British Army
Rifleman
6486
Rifle Brigade
5th Battalion
Source:6980848
18th February 1903 - 5th May 1903
1903
location
2 Malay Street, St George in the East, London
Source:6980848
1903
1903
service
British Army
Private
Royal Fusiliers
Source:6980848
5th May 1903
1911
employment
Labourer in Chemical Works
Arklow, Wicklow
Ireland
Source:6980846
2nd April 1911
children
Elizabeth Cottrell
Source:6980846
children
Marianne Cottrell
Source:6980846
children
Thomas Joseph Cottrell
Source:6980846
employment
Army Reservist (Private) Royal Fusiliers
Ireland
Source:6980846
marriage
Mary Elizabeth
Source:6980846
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
L/10331
Royal Fusiliers
1
Source:6969091
service
British Army
Serjeant
Royal Fusiliers
5th
Source:6980850
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas |
| Initials | T |
| Last Name | Cottrell |
| Source | 5109339 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Malay Street, St George in the East, London | known 1903 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | L/10331 | Royal Fusiliers | 1 | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 6486 | Rifle Brigade | 5th Battalion | Rifleman | |
| British Army | Royal Fusiliers | Private | |||
| British Army | Royal Fusiliers | 5th | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Joseph Cottrell | son | ||
| Marianne Cottrell | daughter | ||
| Elizabeth Cottrell | daughter |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anne Cottrell | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Elizabeth | wife |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1903-02-18 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1911-04-02 | Roman Catholic |
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 | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card (Ancestry) | Hannah21187 | |
| 1911 Census of Ireland | Hannah21187 | |
| British Service Records 1760-1915, Thomas Cottrell | Hannah21187 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920: T Cottrell | Hannah21187 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Cottrell, Laude Katal India | Hannah21187 |
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