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We remember Thomas Calder
We remember Thomas Calder
Timeline
Timeline
1890
1891
location
Waldred, Great Sancelands, Ardingly
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8757188
1st April 1891
1892
sibling
William Calder
Source:8757637
1892
1894
sibling
John Calder
Source:8757637
1894
1896
sibling
Agnes Calder
Source:8757637
1896
1898
sibling
Isabella Calder
Source:8757637
1898
1901
location
Froghole, Crockham Hill
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8757637
1st April 1901
1901
sibling
James Calder
Source:8757637
1901
1901
location
Close Farm, Crockham Hill, Westerham, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8757030
1901
1915
employment
Locomotive Fireman
Canada
Source:5547714
31st March 1915
1915
enlistment
Source:5547714
31st March 1915
1916
marriage
Ada Annie Tolhurst
Source:8718304
1916
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
72160
Source:5547714
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
72160
Canadian Infantry
27th Battalion
Source:7481072
location
Lodge Farm, Birling, West Malling, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7481072
1916
death
Source:7481072
6th April 1916
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Panel 24 - 26 - 28 - 30.
Source:5547714
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas |
| Initials | T |
| Last Name | Calder |
| Source | 5547714 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Close Farm, Crockham Hill, Westerham, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Froghole, Crockham Hill | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1st April 1901 | |
| Lodge Farm, Birling, West Malling, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| Waldred, Great Sancelands, Ardingly | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1st April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 72160 | ||||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 72160 | Canadian Infantry | 27th Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane | mother | ||
| James Calder | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Calder | brother | 1892 | |
| John Calder | brother | 1894 | |
| Agnes Calder | sister | 1896 | |
| Isabella Calder | sister | 1898 | |
| James Calder | brother | 1901 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Annie Tolhurst | wife | 1916 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Greyish Blue | Dark Red |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-03-31 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-03-31 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Birling War MemorialMemorial with incriptions of those men who lost their lives in both World Wars.Contributed by:
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Letter to Birling ResidentsDescribing the refurbishment of Birling War MemorialContributed by:
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Opening of refurbished Birling War MemorialOpened by two family members of two soldiers named on the memorialContributed by:
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The refurbished decorated Birling War Memorial.Decorated by Birling residentsContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Harrietsham Roll of Honour, Harrietsham, KentMore about Harrietsham Roll of Honour, Harrietsham, Kent
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Stephen27718 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Stephen27718 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Stephen27718 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1901 census Westerham Kent | Bearsted101933 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| My Great Uncle | Alison135743 | |
| Thomas Calder - City of Winnipeg Infantry | Alison135743 | |
| Birling War Memorial | Suzanne126822 | |
| Menin Gate Memorial Details | Suzanne126822 | |
| Menin Gate Roll of Honour | Suzanne126822 | |
| Birling War Memorial | Suzanne126822 | |
| Birling War Memorial inscription | Suzanne126822 | |
| Birling War Memorial inscription | Suzanne126822 | |
| Letter to Birling Residents | Suzanne126822 | |
| Opening of refurbished Birling War Memorial | Suzanne126822 | |
| Opening of refurbished Birling War Memorial | Suzanne126822 | |
| Canadian Attestation Paper | Suzanne126822 | |
| Canadian Attestation Paper | Suzanne126822 | |
| The refurbished decorated Birling War Memorial. | Suzanne126822 | |
| Circumstances of Death | Suzanne126822 | |
| Circumstances of Death | Suzanne126822 | |
| Kent Messenger April 29 1916 | Suzanne126822 |
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