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We remember Thomas Henry Burton
We remember Thomas Henry Burton
Timeline
Timeline
1875
1893
employment
Labourer
London
United Kingdom
Source:7732834
14th February 1893
1893
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
Source:7732834
14th February 1893
1893
service
Royal Navy
Private
275
Royal Marine Light Infantry
A Coy
Source:7732834
14th February 1893 - 19th May 1895
1895
service
Royal Navy
Corporal
275
Royal Marine Light Infantry
B Coy
Source:7732834
20th May 1895 - 31st March 1901
1901
service
Royal Navy
Sergeant
275
Royal Marine Light Infantry
Source:7732834
1st April 1901 - 19th September 1910
1901
dates
Age 25
Source:7732886
1901
1901
location
H M Prison, Winchester, Hampshire
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:7732886
1901
1910
service
Royal Navy
Colour Sergeant
275
Royal Marine Light Infantry
Source:7732834
20th September 1910 - 19th June 1911
1911
service
Royal Navy
F M Sergeant
275
Royal Marine Light Infantry
Source:7732834
20th June 1911 - 25th July 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
Sergeant Major
Royal Marine Light Infantry
Source:7732848
26th July 1914 - 19th September 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant
Royal Marine Light Infantry
Source:7732851
20th September 1914 - 30th November 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Temporary Captain
Royal Marine Light Infantry
Source:7732861
1st December 1915 - 18th May 1918
1918
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7732858
1st January 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Captain
Royal Marine Light Infantry
Source:7732861
19th May 1918
service
British Army
Captain
Royal Marine Light Infantry
Source:671519
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas Henry |
| Initials | TH |
| Last Name | Burton |
| Source | 7732834 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H M Prison, Winchester, Hampshire | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Marine Light Infantry | Captain | |||
| Royal Navy | 275 | Royal Marine Light Infantry | A Coy | Private | |
| Royal Navy | 275 | Royal Marine Light Infantry | B Coy | Corporal | |
| Royal Navy | 275 | Royal Marine Light Infantry | Sergeant | ||
| Royal Navy | 275 | Royal Marine Light Infantry | Colour Sergeant | ||
| Royal Navy | 275 | Royal Marine Light Infantry | F M Sergeant | ||
| Royal Navy | Royal Marine Light Infantry | Sergeant Major | |||
| Royal Navy | Royal Marine Light Infantry | Lieutenant | |||
| Royal Navy | Royal Marine Light Infantry | Temporary Captain | |||
| Royal Navy | Royal Marine Light Infantry | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Grey | Fair |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1893-02-14 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1893-02-14 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Service record of Thomas Henry Burton | Anthony26083 | |
| Royal Marines: to be Lieutenants | Anthony26083 | |
| Royal Marines: Lieutenant to be temporary Captain | Anthony26083 | |
| Awarded the Military Cross | Anthony26083 | |
| Unit diary, 1st Bn, Royal Marine Light Infantry | Anthony26083 |
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