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We remember Thomas George Butcher
We remember Thomas George Butcher
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1911
dates
Age 14
Source:6632599
1911
1915
enlistment
Garndiffaith, Monmouthshire
United Kingdom
Source:6632599
25th January 1915
1918
marriage
Elsie Mark
Source:6632599
3rd March 1918 - July 1956
service
British Army
Private
3112
Monmouthshire Regiment
Source:678951
service
British Army
Private
265992
Monmouthshire Regiment
Source:678951
1956
death
War Related Sickness
Died of complications following a severe case of pneumonia.
His chest was weakened due to the being gassed in 1917.
Garndiffaith, Monmouthshire
United Kingdom
Source:6632599
June 1956
burial
Garndiffaith, Torfaen
United Kingdom
Source:6632599
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas George |
| Initials | TG |
| Last Name | Butcher |
| Source | 6632599 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3112 | Monmouthshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 265992 | Monmouthshire Regiment | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriet Butcher nee Taylor | mother | ||
| Albert Butcher | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsie Mark | wife | 3rd March 1918 |
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Thomas George ButcherPictured shortly after he was invalided out of the army in 1917. He was badly gassed and wears the Silver Wound Badge on his lapel. This was given to those who had served and been wounded during service.
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas George Butcher | Christopher6172 |
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