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We remember Thomas John Robotham
We remember Thomas John Robotham
Timeline
Timeline
1868
1889
marriage
Sarah Ann Robotham - nee Dix,
Source:8647262
23rd September 1889
1900
service
British Army
Private
7552
Source:5477703
20th January 1900
1915
enlistment
Pontypool, Monmouthshire
United Kingdom
Source:8647262
8th February 1915
1918
discharge
Source:8647262
13th December 1918
1918
location
123 Staffordshire Rd, Griffithstown, Pontypool
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8647262
13th December 1918
service
British Army
Corporal
11
Monmouthshire Regiment - Territorial Force
2nd Battalion
Source:8647247
1936
death
Not War Related
Paralytic ileus - caused by a slip at work. Inquest held. Verdict - accidental death.
Pontypool General Hospital, Monmouthshire
United Kingdom
Source:8647312
24th June 1936
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas John |
| Initials | TJ |
| Last Name | Robotham |
| Source | 5477703 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 123 Staffordshire Rd, Griffithstown, Pontypool | United Kingdom | their own address | known 13th December 1918 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 7552 | Private | |||
| British Army | 11 | Monmouthshire Regiment - Territorial Force | 2nd Battalion | Corporal |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Ann Robotham - nee Dix, | wife | 23rd September 1889 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Hazel | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
Media
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Attestation 20th January 1900.Personal characteristics of Thomas upon his attesation in Newport.
Contributed by:
Robert244 -
Territorial MICTerritorial Force Efficiency Medal - long service in the Territorial Force. Thomas later re-enlisted in the South Wales Borderers - see Life Story for - Lance Corporal Thomas John ROBOTHAM.Contributed by:
Robert244 -
Discharge Details - 13th December 1918Details of enlistment and discharge during World War 1.Contributed by:
Robert244 -
Territorial Force Efficiency MedalAwarded for a minimum of 12 years service.Contributed by:
Robert244 -
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Interment Record - Panteg CemeteryThomas and brother Bartlett (RN) buried in the same grave (C440) - Panteg Cemetery. Thomas died - 24th June 1936.Contributed by:
Robert244
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Attestation 20th January 1900. | Robert244 | |
| Territorial MIC | Robert244 | |
| Discharge Details - 13th December 1918 | Robert244 | |
| Territorial Force Efficiency Medal | Robert244 | |
| Thomas John Robotham | Robert244 | |
| Interment Record - Panteg Cemetery | Robert244 |
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