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We remember Thomas Borres
We remember Thomas Borres
Timeline
Timeline
1896
birth
Source:6203753
23rd May 1896
1915
employment
Blacksmith
Source:6203753
25th October 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
Tyneside Z/8003
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Source:6203753
25th October 1915
1915
location
28 Sharpe Street, Dewsbury
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6203753
25th October 1915
1916
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
Tyneside Z/8003
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Source:6203753
25th January 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
Z/8003
Royal Naval Division/RNVR Tyneside - HMS MALAYA
Source:8708540
7th February 1916 - 7th September 1916
1918
dates
Age 21
Source:8974374
13th September 1918
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
Tyneside Z/8003
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve - H.M.S. "Victory I"
Source:8974374
1918
death
Died post-discharge of bowel disease.
Dewsbury, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8974374
Source:9341049
Source:9341051
13th September 1918
burial
Dewsbury, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
J. "C". 858.
Source:8974374
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas |
| Initials | T |
| Last Name | Borres |
| Source | 6203753 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sharpe Street, Dewsbury | United Kingdom | parents address | known 25th October 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Z/8003 | Royal Naval Division/RNVR Tyneside - HMS MALAYA | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | Tyneside Z/8003 | Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve - H.M.S. "Victory I" | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | Tyneside Z/8003 | Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | Tyneside Z/8003 | Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve | Ordinary Seaman |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Borres | father |
Media
Communities
Communities
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HMS Malaya at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Malaya at the Battle of Jutland
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Kirklees - CWGC burials in the wider Kirklees AreaMore about Kirklees - CWGC burials in the wider Kirklees Area
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In From the Cold - British Royal NavyMore about In From the Cold - British Royal Navy
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Naval Division Service Records 1914-1920 | ||
| British Royal Navy & Royal Marines, Battle of Jutland 1916 servicemen Transcription | Gerry59140 | |
| RNVR Other Ranks - Medal Rolls 1914-1920 Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Yvonne27542 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission | Linda571 | |
| In From the Cold Project | Yvonne27542 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS Malaya | Gerry59140 |
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