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We remember Thomas Arthur Kirby
We remember Thomas Arthur Kirby
Timeline
Timeline
1885
sibling
Sarah A Kirby
Source:9373597
1885
1888
sibling
Charles Kirby
Source:9373597
1888
1889
1891
dates
Age 1
Source:9373597
5th April 1891
1891
location
102 Spencer Road, Hornsey, Middlesex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9373597
5th April 1891
1893
sibling
George Kirby
Source:9373581
1893
1900
sibling
Isabell Kirby
Source:9373581
1900
1901
dates
Age 11
Source:9373581
31st March 1901
1901
location
80 Buckingham Road, Hackney, Middlesex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9373581
31st March 1901
1905
employment
Van guard
United Kingdom
Source:6281124
9th March 1905
1905
service
Royal Navy
Boy 2nd Class
233418
HMSs Boscawen I, Ganges
Source:6281124
9th March 1905 - 11th October 1905
1905
service
Royal Navy
Boy 1st Class
233418
HMSs Ganges, Euryalus, Royal Oak, Victorious
Source:6281124
12th October 1905 - 12th May 1907
1907
dates
Age 18
Source:6281124
13th May 1907
1907
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
233418
HMS Victorious
Source:6281124
13th May 1907 - 16th March 1908
1908
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
233418
HMSs Victorious, Formidable, Pembroke I, Blenheim, Hecla, Pembroke I, Actaeon, Pembroke I, Bonaventure, Maidstone, Dolphin
Source:6281124
17th March 1908 - 20th January 1916
1911
dates
Age 21
Source:9372982
2nd April 1911
1911
location
HMS Formidable, Medway, Kent
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9372982
2nd April 1911
1914
marriage
Annie Elizabeth Bottomley
Source:9609933
14th February 1914 - 27th March 1916
1914
children
Winifred L Kirby
Source:9609955
November 1914
1916
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
233418
HMS Maidstone, HM Submarine E24
Source:9372933
21st January 1916 - 27th March 1916
1916
location
30 Hawthorn Terrace, Upper Dovercourt, Essex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9372933
27th March 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
Lost with the entire crew when Submarine E24 struck a mine.
At sea - North Sea, Heligoland Bight
Germany
Source:8809251
Source:9372933
27th March 1916
1916
children
Ivy Evelyn Kirby
Source:9373837
2nd September 1916
burial
Chatham, Kent, England
United Kingdom
Panel 16
Source:8809251
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas Arthur |
| Initials | TA |
| Last Name | Kirby |
| Source | 6281124 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 102 Spencer Road, Hornsey, Middlesex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 30 Hawthorn Terrace, Upper Dovercourt, Essex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 27th March 1916 | |
| 80 Buckingham Road, Hackney, Middlesex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| HMS Formidable, Medway, Kent | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 233418 | HMSs Boscawen I, Ganges | Boy 2nd Class | ||
| Royal Navy | 233418 | HMSs Ganges, Euryalus, Royal Oak, Victorious | Boy 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | 233418 | HMS Victorious | Ordinary Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | 233418 | HMSs Victorious, Formidable, Pembroke I, Blenheim, Hecla, Pembroke I, Actaeon, Pembroke I, Bonaventure, Maidstone, Dolphin | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | 233418 | HMS Maidstone, HM Submarine E24 | Able Seaman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy Evelyn Kirby | daughter | 2nd September 1916 | |
| Winifred L Kirby | daughter | November 1914 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Kirby | father | ||
| Sarah Paddock | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah A Kirby | sister | 1885 | |
| Charles Kirby | brother | 1888 | |
| George Kirby | brother | 1893 | |
| Isabell Kirby | sister | 1900 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Elizabeth Bottomley | wife | 14th February 1914 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1905-03-09 | 5'2" |
Media
Media
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Unidentified E Class Submarine. Courtesy of NMRN.Unidentified E class submarine under way at Mudros, Dardanelles, 1915, view from the port beam. Courtesy of the National Museum of the Royal Navy.
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| British armed forces and overseas deaths and burials Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Bridget3206 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Image of Naval Medal Roll | Bridget3206 | |
| Image of Parish Register of Baptisms, St John, Hoxton, London | Bridget3206 | |
| Image of Parish Register of Marriages, St John, Hackney, London | Bridget3206 | |
| Image of Parish Register of Baptisms, St John Hackney, London 1900-1916 | Bridget3206 | |
| The Royal Navy Submarine Museum, Gosport - photographs | Bridget3206 | |
| HMS E24 - Wikipedia | Bridget3206 | |
| Partial transcription of Naval Pension Ledger | Bridget3206 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Unidentified E Class Submarine. Courtesy of NMRN. | Bridget3206 |
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