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We remember Thomas Henry Orr
We remember Thomas Henry Orr
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Timeline
Timeline
1887
birth
Source:6999272
12th July 1887
1914
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9028200
14th September 1914
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8537460
service
British Army
Private
7640
Gloucestershire Regiment
Source:5395391
service
British Army
Private
GS/130161
Royal Fusiliers
Source:8537458
1937
death
31 Yatesbury, Churchill, Calne, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
Source:6999287
28th June 1937
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas Henry |
| Initials | TH |
| Last Name | Orr |
| Source | 6999272 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 7640 | Gloucestershire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | GS/130161 | Royal Fusiliers | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration |
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Thomas Henry OrrIn uniform with daughter Irene Eva - photo taken in Germany
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Birth cert. of Thomas Henry Orr 12 July 1887Thomas Henry was born 12.07.1887 at 17 The Avenue, Eastville, Bristol the son of Charles Thomas and Emma Bridget Orr.Contributed by:
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Death cert. of Thomas Henry Orr 28 June 1937Thomas Henry died 28.06.1937 at 31 Yatesbury, Churchill, Calne, Wilts. His widow Eva Alice was present.Contributed by:
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| WWI Distinguished Conduct Medal Citations Transcription | Yvonne27542 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Gallantry Awards to the Gloucestershire Regiment 1914-1918 | Mark9591 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Henry Orr | Linda43268 | |
| Gazette newspaper | Linda43268 | |
| Birth cert. of Thomas Henry Orr 12 July 1887 | Linda43268 | |
| Death cert. of Thomas Henry Orr 28 June 1937 | Linda43268 | |
| Sgt Thomas Henry Orr | Linda43268 |
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We remember Thomas Henry Orr
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