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We remember Thomas Heather
We remember Thomas Heather
Timeline
Timeline
1875
sibling
William Heather
Source:9306351
1875
1877
1881
location
Broomer Lane Cottage, Birdham, Essex
United Kingdom
Source:9306351
1881
1885
sibling
Harry Heather
Source:9306353
1885
1891
employment
Agricultural Laborer
United Kingdom
Source:9306353
1891
1891
location
Cottage, Helena Lane, West Wittering
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9306353
1891
1901
employment
Able Seaman
Royal Navy
HMS Majestic
United Kingdom
Source:9306356
31st March 1901
1901
location
HMS Majestic
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9306356
31st March 1901
1902
marriage
Edith Alice Beale
Source:9306361
1902
1911
location
38 Lawson Road, Southsea
United Kingdom
Source:9306361
1911
1914
service
Royal Navy
PO/169382
Royal Naval Division
Hawke Battalion
Source:6219507
16th September 1914
1914
appointments
Work at British Consulate General in Rotterdam
Source:6219507
October 1914
1919
service
Royal Navy
PO/169382
Victory
Source:6219507
7th May 1919
1920
dates
Age 42
Source:8494285
7th January 1920
appointments
Rigger
Source:8494285
service
Royal Navy
Petty Officer
PO/169382
Royal Naval Division
Source:6219507
service
Royal Navy
PO/169382
Royal Naval Division
Source:6219507
service
Royal Navy
Petty Officer
PO/169382
Royal Naval Division
H.M. Yacht "Victoria and Albert"
Source:8494285
1920
death
Unknown
Died from disease.
Source:8494285
Source:8494291
7th January 1920
burial
Hampshire
United Kingdom
New Ground. H. 11. 53.
Source:8494285
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas |
| Initials | T |
| Last Name | Heather |
| Source | 6219507 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Lawson Road, Southsea | United Kingdom | known 1911 | ||
| Broomer Lane Cottage, Birdham, Essex | United Kingdom | known 1881 | ||
| Cottage, Helena Lane, West Wittering | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| HMS Majestic | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | PO/169382 | Royal Naval Division | Petty Officer | ||
| Royal Navy | PO/169382 | Royal Naval Division | |||
| Royal Navy | PO/169382 | Royal Naval Division | Hawke Battalion | ||
| Royal Navy | PO/169382 | Victory | |||
| Royal Navy | PO/169382 | Royal Naval Division | H.M. Yacht "Victoria and Albert" | Petty Officer |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Heather | father | ||
| Ann | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Heather | brother | 1875 | |
| Harry Heather | brother | 1885 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Alice Beale | wife | 1902 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-16 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Naval Division Service Records 1914-1920 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | DR117137 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | DR117137 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | DR117137 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | DR117137 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | DR117137 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Insignia | DR117137 | |
| Cross of Sacrifice | DR117137 |
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