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We remember William Cuthbert Thomas
We remember William Cuthbert Thomas
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1914
enlistment
Bristol
United Kingdom
Source:5509801
14th September 1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:5509801
13th September 1915 - 2nd February 1919
1918
awards
Military Medal
Other War Service Award
Source:5509801
19th September 1918
1921
marriage
Dorothy Gwendoline Honey
Source:5509801
31st January 1921
1922
children
William Arthur Thomas
Source:5509801
22nd May 1922
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:5509801
service
British Army
Serjeant
113484
Royal Engineers
Source:5157996
service
British Army
Source:5509801
1947
death
Not War Related
Died at home. Cancer.
Newport South Wales
United Kingdom
Source:5509801
16th April 1947
burial
Pontypridd
United Kingdom
Source:5509801
sibling
Arthur Thomas
Source:5509801
sibling
Austin Thomas
Source:5509801
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Cuthbert |
| Initials | WC |
| Last Name | Thomas |
| Source | 5509801 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 113484 | Royal Engineers | Serjeant | ||
| British Army |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Arthur Thomas | son | 22nd May 1922 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Thomas nee Woodgate | mother | ||
| William Thomas | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Thomas | brother | ||
| Austin Thomas | brother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Gwendoline Honey | wife | 31st January 1921 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Light brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-14 | 5'6" |
Media
Media
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| William Cuthbert Thomas | Sally19025 | |
| E Special Company Royal Engineers | Sally19025 |
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