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We remember Thomas Burchett
We remember Thomas Burchett
Timeline
Timeline
1876
sibling
Louisa Burchett
Source:5483675
1876
1878
sibling
Edwin Burchett
Source:5482982
1878
1881
sibling
William Burchett
Source:5482982
1881
1884
1884
sibling
George Burchett
Source:5482982
1884
1890
sibling
Arthur Burchett
Source:5482982
1890
1891
dates
Age 7
Source:5482982
5th April 1891
1891
location
Pot Common, Elstead, Surrey
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5482982
5th April 1891
1893
sibling
Colin Burchett
Source:5482983
1893
1901
dates
Age 17
Source:5482983
31st March 1901
1901
employment
General Labourer
Elstead, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:5482983
31st March 1901
1901
location
Pot Common, Elstead, Surrey
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5482983
31st March 1901
1910
marriage
Ethel Susannah Voice
Source:5482985
April 1910 - 4th May 1930
1911
dates
Age 27
Source:5482985
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Postman
Royal Mail
Godalming, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:5482985
2nd April 1911
1911
location
26 Town End Street, Godalming, Surrey
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5482985
2nd April 1911
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:602757
16th August 1914
1914
internment
pow
Germany
Source:5483672
30th August 1914
1930
dates
Age 46
Source:5482986
4th May 1930
service
British Army
Private
7285
Yorkshire Light Infantry
Source:602757
1930
death
Unknown
Elstead, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:5483675
Source:5482986
4th May 1930
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas |
| Initials | T |
| Last Name | Burchett |
| Source | 602757 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Town End Street, Godalming, Surrey | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Pot Common, Elstead, Surrey | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Pot Common, Elstead, Surrey | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 7285 | Yorkshire Light Infantry | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Burchett | father | ||
| Eliza Pullen | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Burchett | brother | 1878 | |
| William Burchett | brother | 1881 | |
| George Burchett | brother | 1884 | |
| Arthur Burchett | brother | 1890 | |
| Colin Burchett | brother | 1893 | |
| Louisa Burchett | sister | 1876 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel Susannah Voice | wife | April 1910 |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Lee811 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Lee811 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Lee811 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Lee811 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Lee811 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Lee811 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour 1914-1924 Volume One | Lee811 | |
| Ancestry.co.uk | Lee811 |
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