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We remember Walter James Thomas
We remember Walter James Thomas
Timeline
Timeline
1887
1901
enlistment
Source:7714589
11th April 1901
1901
service
Royal Navy
Corporal
10970
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division
HMS Good Hope
Source:8475997
11th April 1901
1911
marriage
Dorothy Breslin
Source:8587276
1911
1914
death
Killed in Action
Battle of Coronel, off the coast of Chile
Source:8475997
1st November 1914
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Walter James |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Thomas |
| Source | 7714589 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 10970 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division | HMS Good Hope | Corporal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Thomas | mother | ||
| James Thomas | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Breslin | wife | 1911 |
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Bryan5462 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Battle of Coronel casualty list - HMS Good Hope | Gerry59140 |
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