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We remember James Thorp
We remember James Thorp
Timeline
Timeline
1877
1909
marriage
Eleanor Wakeling
Source:8523546
1909
1911
location
Pleshey, Chelmsford, Essex.
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8523537
2nd April 1911
1915
enlistment
Chelmsford
United Kingdom
Source:8523041
16th May 1915
1915
service
British Army
3541
Essex Regiment
5th Battalion
Source:8523041
1915
children
Ivy Thorp
Source:8523537
children
Stanley Thorp
Source:8523537
marriage
Eleanor
Source:8523537
service
British Army
203175
Northamptonshire Regiment
Source:8523045
1951
death
Chelmsford Registration District
United Kingdom
Source:8523530
1951
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Thorp |
| Source | 8523034 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleshey, Chelmsford, Essex. | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3541 | Essex Regiment | 5th Battalion | ||
| British Army | 203175 | Northamptonshire Regiment |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Thorp | son | ||
| Ivy Thorp | daughter |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleanor | wife | ||
| Eleanor Wakeling | wife | 1909 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-05-16 | 5'10" |
Media
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James Thorp and familyPhoto is James and his wife Eleanor with some of their children. Ivy is next to her mother, who is holding Marjory, Richard (Ron) in the middle and Stanley on the rightContributed by:
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Recruiting MarchPart of an article about the Essex Regiment Recruiting March that took place during May 1915. James enlisted as a result of this marchContributed by:
Jackie351
Communities
Communities
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Essex Regiment Recruiting March 1915More about Essex Regiment Recruiting March 1915
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Trevor321 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Trevor321 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jackie351 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jackie351 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jackie351 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Jackie351 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jackie351 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army WWI Service Records, 1914-1920 for James Thorp | Trevor321 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| James Thorp | Jackie351 | |
| James Thorp and family | Jackie351 | |
| Recruiting March | Jackie351 |
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