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We remember Samuel Thomson
We remember Samuel Thomson
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1919
service
Other Empire Force
Merchant Navy
Source:7750184
11th August 1919
1921
location
4 Shaftesbury Lane, Anderston, Glasgow, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:7750184
April 1921
1939
dates
Age 45
Source:9563398
4th September 1939
employment
Merchant Navy
Source:7750184
marriage
Julia Mccafferty
Source:9563398
1939
death
Civilian war death
S.S. Athenia
United Kingdom
Source:9563446
Source:9563398
4th September 1939
burial
London
United Kingdom
Panel 12.
Source:9563398
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Samuel |
| Initials | S |
| Last Name | Thomson |
| Source | 7750184 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Shaftesbury Lane, Anderston, Glasgow, Scotland | United Kingdom | known April 1921 |
Contribution
Merchant Navy
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Empire Force | Merchant Navy |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Mercantile Marine War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julia Mccafferty | wife |
Media
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Merchant Navy Seamen: 1914-1918 | ||
| British armed forces and overseas deaths and burials Transcription | Jonathan101862 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC | Jonathan101862 | |
| September 3, 1939 the horror begins; loss of SS Athenia | Jonathan101862 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | Jonathan101862 |
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