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We remember Thomas Collins
We remember Thomas Collins
Duplicate of T Collins
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Timeline
Timeline
1887
sibling
Alice Lois Collins
Source:9264228
1887
1889
1891
sibling
Jessie Helena Collins
Source:9264228
1891
1901
education
General Education
Royal Masonic School
Wood Green, London
United Kingdom
Source:9263946
31st March 1901
1901
location
Royal Masonic School, Wood Green, Middlesex
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:9263946
31st March 1901
1901
location
Lois House, South Esk Road, East Ham, Essex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9264219
5th April 1901
1911
employment
Warehouseman
London
United Kingdom
Source:9264228
2nd April 1911
1911
location
77 Essex Road, Manor Park, Essex.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9264228
2nd April 1911
1915
enlistment
Source:6967278
10th December 1915
1915
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Mechanic 2nd Class
16320
Source:6967278
10th December 1915 - 30th June 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6967278
6th January 1916 - 19th February 1919
1916
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Mechanic 1st Class
16320
Source:6967278
1st July 1916 - 30th November 1916
1916
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Corporal
16320
Source:6967278
1st December 1916 - 30th April 1917
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Sergeant
16320
Source:6967278
1st May 1917 - 31st October 1917
1917
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9265019
15th May 1917
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Flight Sergeant
16320
Source:6967278
1st November 1917 - 30th April 1920
1918
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9265025
31st December 1918
1919
awards
Meritorious Service Medal (MSM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9265036
3rd June 1919
1920
discharge
Source:6967278
30th April 1920
1925
employment
Gentlemen's Tie Specialist
London
United Kingdom
Source:9264697
10th March 1925
1925
marriage
Norah Florence Collins nee Roberts
Source:9264697
10th March 1925
employment
Manager (Hosiery)
Source:6967278
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
16320
Source:6967278
1979
death
Brent, Middlesex
United Kingdom
Source:9265007
1979
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas |
| Initials | T |
| Last Name | Collins |
| Source | 6967278 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77 Essex Road, Manor Park, Essex. | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Lois House, South Esk Road, East Ham, Essex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1901 | |
| Royal Masonic School, Wood Green, Middlesex | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 16320 | ||||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 16320 | Air Mechanic 2nd Class | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 16320 | Air Mechanic 1st Class | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 16320 | Corporal | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 16320 | Sergeant | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 16320 | Flight Sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Lois Collins | mother | ||
| Thomas Collins | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessie Helena Collins | sister | 1891 | |
| Alice Lois Collins | sister | 1887 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norah Florence Collins nee Roberts | wife | 10th March 1925 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-10 | 5'2" |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Airmen 1912-1919 | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gordon760 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gordon760 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gordon760 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Gordon760 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Memorials of Masonians Who Fell in the Great War | Gordon760 | |
| London, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1932 | Gordon760 | |
| London Gazette 15 May 1917 | Gordon760 | |
| London Gazette 27 Dec 1918 | Gordon760 | |
| London Gazette 30 May 1919 | Gordon760 |
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We remember Thomas Collins
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