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We remember Thomas Cantwell
We remember Thomas Cantwell
Timeline
Timeline
1884
sibling
John Cantwell
Source:8514054
11th September 1884
1886
sibling
Elizabeth Cantwell
Source:8514054
15th March 1886
1887
sibling
Patrick Cantwell
Source:8514054
11th April 1887
1888
1888
location
24 Parkgate Street, Dublin 8
Ireland
parents address
Source:8514054
11th August 1888
1897
sibling
Catherine Cantwell
Source:8514054
27th June 1897
1901
dates
Age 12
Source:8514054
31st March 1901
1901
location
4 South Earl Street. Dublin 8
Ireland
parents address
Source:8514054
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 22
Source:8518087
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Quetta, Baluchistan (now Balochistan, Pakistan)
India
military residence address
Source:8518087
2nd April 1911
1915
dates
Age 26
Source:7026486
6th July 1915
service
British Army
Private
9967
Royal Irish Fusiliers
Source:707025
1915
death
Killed in Action
Ypres
Belgium
Source:7026486
6th July 1915
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:7026486
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas |
| Initials | T |
| Last Name | Cantwell |
| Source | 707025 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Parkgate Street, Dublin 8 | Ireland | parents address | known 11th August 1888 | |
| 4 South Earl Street. Dublin 8 | Ireland | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Quetta, Baluchistan (now Balochistan, Pakistan) | India | military residence address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 9967 | Royal Irish Fusiliers | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Cantwell | mother | ||
| Patrick Cantwell | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Cantwell | brother | 11th September 1884 | |
| Elizabeth Cantwell | sister | 15th March 1886 | |
| Patrick Cantwell | brother | 11th April 1887 | |
| Catherine Cantwell | step-sister | 27th June 1897 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1901 | Roman Catholic |
Media
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1901 Irish Census TranscriptIn 1901 the Cantwell family were living in a house at 4 South Earl Street, Dublin 8, Ireland.
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Thomas Cantwell's headstone,A picture of Thomas Cantwell's headstone in Artillery Wood Cemetery taken on the one hundredth anniversary of his death on 6th July 2015.Contributed by:
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1911 England, Wales and Scotland Census image.This is an image of one page of the 1911 England, Wales and Scotland Census return for the Royal Irish Fusiliers in Quetta Baluchistan (now in Pakistan). Thomas Cantwell's name is at number 26 on the list, fifth from the bottom of page.Contributed by:
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1911 Census Transcription.This is an image of a transcription of the details for Thomas Cantwell in the 1911 England, Wales and Scotland Census return for the Royal Irish Fusiliers in Quetta Baluchistan (now Balochistan, Pakistan).Contributed by:
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1901 Irish Census.An image of the 1901 Irish Census Return for the Renshaw household.Contributed by:
Patrick72454
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1901 Irish Census Transcript | Patrick72454 | |
| Thomas Cantwell's headstone, | Patrick72454 | |
| Thomas Cantwell | Patrick72454 | |
| 1911 England, Wales and Scotland Census image. | Patrick72454 | |
| 1911 Census Transcription. | Patrick72454 | |
| 1901 Irish Census. | Patrick72454 |
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