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We remember Robert Leyshon Thomas
We remember Robert Leyshon Thomas
Timeline
Timeline
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1918
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert Leyshon |
| Initials | RL |
| Last Name | Thomas |
| Source | 7707326 |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pontypridd | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 236079 | Royal Engineers | 249th Field Co. | Lance Corporal | |
| Royal Navy | 1025 | Royal Marines Divisional Engineers | Deal | Sapper |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Leyshon | mother | ||
| Percival Joseph Thomas | father |
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Royal Marine Divisional Engineers - Deal BattalionMore about Royal Marine Divisional Engineers - Deal Battalion
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 | ||
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Miles125599 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Miles125599 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Miles125599 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Miles125599 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Miles125599 |
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