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We remember Frederick Henry Thorndike
We remember Frederick Henry Thorndike
Duplicate of Frederick H Thorndyke
Also remembered by 2 people
Timeline
Timeline
1871
sibling
Elizabeth
Source:8611295
1871
1877
sibling
William
Source:8611295
1877
1879
sibling
Alice
Source:8611295
1879
1882
sibling
Walter
Source:8611295
1882
1884
sibling
Mabel
Source:8611295
1884
1886
1889
sibling
Ethel
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1889
1891
dates
Age 4
Source:8611295
1891
1891
sibling
Alfred
Source:8611295
1891
1891
location
83, Chilton Street, Bermondsey
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8611292
1891
1893
sibling
Myra
Source:8611293
1893
1896
sibling
Freda
Source:8611293
1896
1911
employment
Clerk at Tar Works
Source:8611292
1911
1918
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8902055
1918
1918
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8902055
1918
1918
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8902055
1918
1918
marriage
Ivy C. Purbrick
Source:8611290
1918
1918
service
British Army
Company Serjeant Major
2388, 320660
London Regiment
1/6th City of London Rifles
Source:8902055
1918
employment
Junior Clerk
Source:8611293
service
British Army
Warrant Officer Class 2
2388
London Regiment
1/6th City of London Rifles
Source:8902055
1943
death
Ilford, Essex
United Kingdom
Source:8611288
1943
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frederick Henry |
| Initials | FH |
| Last Name | Thorndike, |
| Source | 8902055 |
| Last Name | Thorndyke |
| Source | 8611291 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83, Chilton Street, Bermondsey | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2388 | London Regiment | 1/6th City of London Rifles | Warrant Officer Class 2 | |
| British Army | 2388, 320660 | London Regiment | 1/6th City of London Rifles | Company Serjeant Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| MC, DCM, MM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah | mother | ||
| Walter Thorndike | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | sister | 1871 | |
| William | brother | 1877 | |
| Alice | sister | 1879 | |
| Walter | brother | 1882 | |
| Mabel | sister | 1884 | |
| Ethel | sister | 1889 | |
| Alfred | brother | 1891 | |
| Myra | sister | 1893 | |
| Freda | sister | 1896 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy C. Purbrick | wife | 1918 |
Media
Media
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Medal RollMedal roll for the 1/6th City of London Rifles, showing rank, service medals and decorations for Frederick Henry Thorndike. Image from ancestry.co.uk
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Military MedalMilitary Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Frederick Thorndike.Contributed by:
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Military CrossMilitary Cross, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Frederick Thorndike.Contributed by:
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Distinguished Conduct MedalDistinguished Conduct Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Frederick Thorndike.Contributed by:
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| WWI Distinguished Conduct Medal Citations Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan26537 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Roll | Susan26537 | |
| CSM F.H.Thorndyke | Susan26537 | |
| Military Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| Military Cross | Vincent96527 | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal | Vincent96527 |
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We remember Frederick Henry Thorndike
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