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We remember Tommy Atkins
We remember Tommy Atkins
Timeline
Timeline
1890
1911
dates
Age 4
Source:5478574
1911
1911
location
5 Church Street, Guiseley, West Riding, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5478574
1911
1915
service
British Army
Test Story D
17799
Fife Regiment
Source:5477993
May 1915 - May 1917
1934
dates
Age 7
Source:5477993
6th April 1934
employment
not known
Wolseley Motors Ltd
Adderley Park, Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:5485946
marriage
Mary A Green
Source:5477993
marriage
Mary Green
Source:5477993
1953
death
Unknown
Windsor
United Kingdom
Source:5477993
1953
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Tommy |
| Initials | T |
| Last Name | Atkins |
| Source | 5476450 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Church Street, Guiseley, West Riding, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 17799 | Fife Regiment | Test Story D |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Green | wife | ||
| Mary A Green | wife |
Media
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Tommy Atkins in France in 1914photograph sent by Tommy to his wife. It s w
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Tommy at a Camel farmJoe went to visit a camel farm when on holiday with his family in EgyptContributed by:
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Page from Paris Leave Club Visitors' BookA visitors’ book was kept by Edward Alban Williams, Lieutenant Commandant of the British Army and Navy Leave Club in Paris. Most of the contributions from visitors were just signatures, some of which were accompanied by a short message. However, there are also a few longer contributions or drawings included. The book is now privately owned. The image is of a page to which this person contributed.Contributed by:
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Page from Paris Leave Club Visitors' BookA visitors’ book was kept by Edward Alban Williams, Lieutenant Commandant of the British Army and Navy Leave Club in Paris. Most of the contributions from visitors were just signatures, some of which were accompanied by a short message. However, there are also a few longer contributions or drawings included. The book is now privately owned. The image is of a page to which this person contributed.Contributed by:
James201 -
Page from Paris Leave Club Visitors' BookA visitors’ book was kept by Edward Alban Williams, Lieutenant Commandant of the British Army and Navy Leave Club in Paris. Most of the contributions from visitors were just signatures, some of which were accompanied by a short message. However, there are also a few longer contributions or drawings included. The book is now privately owned. The image is of a page to which this person contributed.Contributed by:
Yvonne27542
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Sue472 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jo6 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Leslie721 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | David1678 | |
| Birmingham Employers Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Transcription | Anthony2216 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Miranda23 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | BBC3289 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Gazette | Sue472 | |
| Orangeman, victim of Gas | Bill26728 | |
| IWM | WDYTYA24779 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Tommy Atkins Gibraltar | Tass471 | |
| Tommy Atkins in France in 1914 | George489 | |
| Tommy at a Camel farm | Anthony2216 | |
| Tommy at Gallpoli | Michael2889 | |
| Card sent from the trenches | Terence16305 | |
| Test image | James201 | |
| Page from Paris Leave Club Visitors' Book | James201 | |
| Page from Paris Leave Club Visitors' Book | James201 | |
| Page from Paris Leave Club Visitors' Book | Yvonne27542 |
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