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We remember Thomas James Todkill
We remember Thomas James Todkill
Timeline
Timeline
1890
1891
location
13 Masborough Street, Masborough suburb of Rotherham, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9124115
5th April 1891
1892
sibling
Alice Maud Todkill
Source:9124117
1892
1901
dates
Age 10
Source:9124116
31st March 1901
1901
location
13 John Street, Rotherham, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9124116
31st March 1901
1910
sibling
Eva Lottie Todkill
Source:9124117
1910
1911
dates
Age 20
Source:9124117
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Iron Turner
A wheel and axle works
Rotherham, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:9124117
2nd April 1911
1911
location
60 Victoria Street, Rotherham, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9124117
2nd April 1911
1914
dates
Age 24
Source:6800831
31st August 1914
1914
enlistment
Probably Rotherham, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:6800831
31st August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
P/13123
York & Lancaster Regiment
11th (Reserve) Battalion
Source:6800831
31st August 1914 - 4th August 1916
1916
appointments
Assistant Armourer
Source:6800831
5th August 1916 - 10th April 1919
1916
dates
Age 26
Source:6800831
5th August 1916
1916
employment
Turner
Probably a wheel and axle works
Rotherham, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:6800831
5th August 1916
1916
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Mechanic Class 2
46927
Royal Flying Corps
No. 5 Aircraft Acceptance Park
Source:6800831
5th August 1916 - 31st March 1918
1916
dates
Age 26
Source:6800831
29th November 1916
1916
marriage
Laura Todkill nee Smith
Source:9124128
29th November 1916 - 1952
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Mechanic Class 3
46927
Royal Air Force
No. 5 Aircraft Acceptance Park
Source:6800831
1st April 1918 - 10th April 1919
1919
dates
Age 28
Source:6800831
10th April 1919
1919
discharge
Source:6800831
10th April 1919
1919
location
Dalton Parva [district of] Rotherham, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6800831
11th April 1919
1919
children
Dorothy Todkill
Source:6800831
1919
1939
dates
Age 49
Source:9124123
September 1939
1939
location
Rotherham Rural District, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9124123
September 1939
1952
dates
Age 62
Source:9124128
September 1952
1964
death
Not War Related
Thomas James "Tom" Todkill died over 40 years after the ending of the Great War. He was 74.
Rotherham Registration District, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:9124129
1964
1964
dates
Age 74
Source:9124129
December 1964
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 John Street, Rotherham, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 13 Masborough Street, Masborough suburb of Rotherham, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 60 Victoria Street, Rotherham, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Dalton Parva [district of] Rotherham, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 11th April 1919 | |
| Rotherham Rural District, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known September 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | P/13123 | York & Lancaster Regiment | 11th (Reserve) Battalion | Private | |
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 46927 | Royal Flying Corps | No. 5 Aircraft Acceptance Park | Air Mechanic Class 2 | |
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 46927 | Royal Air Force | No. 5 Aircraft Acceptance Park | Air Mechanic Class 3 |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Todkill | daughter | 1919 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Todkill nee Baker | mother | ||
| George Todkill | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Maud Todkill | sister | 1892 | |
| Eva Lottie Todkill | sister | 1910 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Todkill nee Smith | wife | 29th November 1916 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | Fair |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-08-05 | 5'10" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-08-05 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Airmen 1912-1919 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Recorded Rotherham Registration District, Yorkshire | Keith22624 | |
| Marriage Recorded Rotherham Registration District, Yorkshire | Keith22624 | |
| 1939 National Registration Act Records | Keith22624 | |
| Death Recorded Rother Valley Registration District, Yorkshire | Keith22624 | |
| Death Recorded Rotherham Registration District, Yorkshire | Keith22624 | |
| RAF Historical Society Journal 19 (Printed in UK in 1999) - mentions Aircraft Acceptance Parks | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Air Force Cap Badge | Keith22624 |
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