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We remember Thomas Burgess
We remember Thomas Burgess
Timeline
Timeline
1876
1881
location
Poyse St., Sibton, Suffolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9173154
April 1881
1891
employment
Under Gardener
Peasenhall Sibton area, Suffolk
United Kingdom
Source:9173154
April 1891
1891
location
Chapel St., Peasenhall, Suffolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9173154
April 1891
1896
events
Enlistment
Previous Service
Saxmundham, Suffolk
United Kingdom
Served Gibraltar Jan 1897 - March 1902. T/F to Royal Engineers Feb 1900. Gained 3rd & 2nd Class Cert's Education. Received GC pay.
Source:9173150
3rd June 1896 - 2nd June 1908
1911
employment
Bricklayer
Suffolk
United Kingdom
Source:9173154
April 1911
1912
marriage
Jessie Barrell
Source:9173154
1912
1915
enlistment
Suffolk
United Kingdom
Source:9173150
11th December 1915
1915
employment
Bricklayer
Staines and Co Ipswich
Suffolk
United Kingdom
Source:9173150
December 1915
1916
service
British Army
Private
34258
Suffolk Regiment
Source:9173154
21st June 1916 - 29th October 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9173154
28th September 1916 - 26th March 1918
1916
service
British Army
Private
40433
Lincolnshire Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:9173154
30th October 1916 - 14th February 1919
1918
hospitalisation
Wounded in action GSW L arm
Hospital/Institution
Source:9173150
21st March 1918 - 31st July 1918
1919
discharge
Source:9173150
14th February 1919
1919
location
131 Felixstowe Rd, Ipswich
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9173150
February 1919
1939
location
The Street, Copdock, Suffolk
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9173150
September 1939
1958
death
Unknown
Samford District, Suffolk
United Kingdom
Source:9173150
1958
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas |
| Initials | T |
| Last Name | Burgess |
| Source | 608678 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 131 Felixstowe Rd, Ipswich | United Kingdom | their own address | known February 1919 | |
| Chapel St., Peasenhall, Suffolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1891 | |
| Poyse St., Sibton, Suffolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1881 | |
| The Street, Copdock, Suffolk | United Kingdom | their own address | known September 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 34258 | Suffolk Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 40433 | Lincolnshire Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Burgess, nee Girling | mother | ||
| Harry Burgess | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessie Barrell | wife | 1912 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12 | 0" |
Media
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Email from The National ArchivesConfirming error in transcription of Medal Index CardContributed by:
Cynthia60869
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Short Biography part 2 | Cynthia60869 | |
| Short biography part 1 | Cynthia60869 | |
| Cap Badge | Cynthia60869 | |
| Email from The National Archives | Cynthia60869 |
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