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We remember Thomas William Morrison
We remember Thomas William Morrison
Timeline
Timeline
1892
sibling
Henry Morrison
Source:8572397
27th September 1892
1894
sibling
Ralph Morrison
Source:8572377
25th December 1894
1897
1897
location
6 Eastern Lane, Berwick upon Tweed,Northumberland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8572365
7th January 1897 - 25th September 1912
1899
sibling
Charles Morrison
Source:8572397
2nd March 1899
1901
sibling
Jane Trainer Morrison
Source:8572397
26th September 1901
1903
sibling
Isabella Allan Morrison
Source:8572397
8th November 1903
1905
sibling
Mary Morrison
Source:8572397
27th November 1905
1907
sibling
James Morrison
Source:8572397
29th June 1907
1909
employment
Butcher Boy
Berwick upon Tweed
United Kingdom
Source:8572358
1909 - 24th September 1912
1910
sibling
George Morrison
Source:8572397
19th May 1910
1912
sibling
Edward Moodie Morrison
Source:8572382
29th June 1912
1912
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:8572358
25th September 1912
1913
service
Royal Navy
Boy
J/20256
HMS QUEEN MARY
Source:8572358
16th September 1913 - 6th January 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
J/20256
HMS QUEEN MARY
Source:8572358
7th January 1915 - 24th February 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J/20256
HMS QUEEN MARY
Source:8572358
25th February 1915 - 31st May 1916
1916
location
West Street, Berwick
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8638616
June 1916
service
Royal Navy
J20256
Source:6402286
1916
death
Killed in Action
He went down with his ship HMS QUEEN MARY at the Battle of Jutland.
Source:8572358
31st May 1916
burial
Southsea
United Kingdom
13
Source:8572358
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas William |
| Initials | TW |
| Last Name | Morrison |
| Source | 8572358 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Eastern Lane, Berwick upon Tweed,Northumberland | United Kingdom | parents address | 7th January 1897 - 25th September 1912 | |
| West Street, Berwick | United Kingdom | parents address | known June 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J20256 | ||||
| Royal Navy | J/20256 | HMS QUEEN MARY | Boy | ||
| Royal Navy | J/20256 | HMS QUEEN MARY | Ordinary Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J/20256 | HMS QUEEN MARY | 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
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Payn | mother | ||
| Ralph Allan Morrison | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Moodie Morrison | brother | 29th June 1912 | |
| Henry Morrison | brother | 27th September 1892 | |
| Charles Morrison | brother | 2nd March 1899 | |
| Jane Trainer Morrison | sister | 26th September 1901 | |
| Isabella Allan Morrison | sister | 8th November 1903 | |
| Mary Morrison | sister | 27th November 1905 | |
| James Morrison | brother | 29th June 1907 | |
| George Morrison | brother | 19th May 1910 | |
| Ralph Morrison | brother | 25th December 1894 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Light Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-01-07 | 5'3" |
Media
Media
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Tom MorrisonThis photograph of Tom was taken in 1914. HMS QUEEN MARY Tally Band clearly visible.
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Copy of Birth CertificateGeneral Register Office Reference: GRO Birth 1897 Mar Berwick 10b 456.Contributed by:
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Copy of Death CertificateGRO Naval War Deaths (1914-1921) Morrison, Thomas Queen Mary 1916 RN 2804.Contributed by:
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MedalsThe 1914-15 Star and British War Medal are the original medals. The Victory Medal is a replacement.Contributed by:
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Tom with BrotherThis photograph of Tom and his brother Ralph was taken in early 1915, presumably at home in Berwick upon Tweed.Contributed by:
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Tom's MotherMary Morrison (nee Payn) was born on 23 October 1974 and died on 13 October 1913.Contributed by:
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Tom's FatherRalph Allan Morrison was born on 8 February 1868 and died on 18 March 1927. He was a Regular Soldier for 1888 to 1901, seeing active service in Burma and South Africa.Contributed by:
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MemorialTom's name is inscribed on Panel 13 of the Portsmouth Naval Memorial.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Queen Mary at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Queen Mary at the Battle of Jutland
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KiA and DoW at the Battle of JutlandMore about KiA and DoW at the Battle of Jutland
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 | Trevor321 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Trevor321 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Naval Service Record | Ralph80440 | |
| 1911 Census | Ralph80440 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Morrison | Ralph80440 | |
| Copy of Birth Certificate | Ralph80440 | |
| Copy of Death Certificate | Ralph80440 | |
| Medals | Ralph80440 | |
| Memorial Plaque | Ralph80440 | |
| Tom with Brother | Ralph80440 | |
| Tom with his brother Edward | Ralph80440 | |
| Tom with his Father | Ralph80440 | |
| Tom's Mother | Ralph80440 | |
| Tom's Father | Ralph80440 | |
| Portsmouth Naval Memorial | Ralph80440 | |
| Memorial | Ralph80440 | |
| Berwickshire News 13 June 1916 p7 | Maggie85957 |
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