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We remember Thomas John Edwards
We remember Thomas John Edwards
Timeline
Timeline
1881
1882
sibling
Lilian Eliza Edwards
Source:7736282
1882
1889
sibling
Ernest Henry Edwards
Source:7736282
1889
1892
sibling
Nellie Edwards
Source:7736282
1892
1894
sibling
Dorothy Edwards
Source:7736282
1894
1894
sibling
Winifred Edith Edwards
Source:7736282
1894
1899
sibling
Edwin Alfred Edwards
Source:7736282
1899
1901
employment
Electrical Apprentice, Telegraph Cable Factory
Greenwich
United Kingdom
Source:7736282
3rd April 1901
1901
location
83 South Street, Greenwich
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7736282
3rd April 1901
1904
marriage
Bertha Eunice Hurst
Source:7736286
2nd April 1904
1905
children
Doris Bertha Eunice Charlotte Alice Edwards
Source:7736287
12th May 1905
1908
children
Gwendoline Winifred Lillie Edwards
Source:7736287
1st April 1908
1910
children
Ernest Thomas E Thirkele Edwards
Source:7736287
12th August 1910
1916
enlistment
Not Known
United Kingdom
Source:7736610
30th December 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Acting Air Mechanic I (C)
25060
RNAS
Source:7736610
30th December 1916 - 31st March 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
AM 2
225060
5 Group Dover
Source:7736610
1st April 1918 - 12th October 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Mechanic 1
225060
5 Group in the Field
Source:7736610
13th October 1918 - 21st February 1919
1919
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Mechanic 1
225060
178 Brigade
Source:7736610
22nd February 1919 - 25th March 1919
employment
Carpenter And Joiner
Source:6678208
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
225060
Source:6678208
1948
death
Unknown
Greenwich
United Kingdom
Source:7736626
1948
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas John |
| Initials | TJ |
| Last Name | Edwards |
| Source | 6678208 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83 South Street, Greenwich | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 225060 | ||||
| Royal Navy | 25060 | RNAS | Acting Air Mechanic I (C) | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 225060 | 5 Group Dover | AM 2 | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 225060 | 5 Group in the Field | Air Mechanic 1 | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 225060 | 178 Brigade | Air Mechanic 1 |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doris Bertha Eunice Charlotte Alice Edwards | daughter | 12th May 1905 | |
| Gwendoline Winifred Lillie Edwards | daughter | 1st April 1908 | |
| Ernest Thomas E Thirkele Edwards | son | 12th August 1910 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza Charlotte Edwards | mother | ||
| Thomas Thirkele Edwards | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilian Eliza Edwards | sister | 1882 | |
| Ernest Henry Edwards | brother | 1889 | |
| Nellie Edwards | sister | 1892 | |
| Dorothy Edwards | sister | 1894 | |
| Winifred Edith Edwards | sister | 1894 | |
| Edwin Alfred Edwards | brother | 1899 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bertha Eunice Hurst | wife | 2nd April 1904 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-11-30 | 5'6" |
Media
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Airmen 1912-1919 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1901 Census | Gerry59140 | |
| Marriage Register index | Gerry59140 | |
| 1911 Census | Gerry59140 | |
| RN Seamen 1899-1919 | Gerry59140 | |
| British RAF Airmen 1912-1919 | Gerry59140 | |
| Death Register Index | Gerry59140 |
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