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We remember William Henry Thomas
We remember William Henry Thomas
Timeline
Timeline
1862
1868
sibling
Louisa M
Source:8984973
1868
1870
sibling
Edith A
Source:8984973
1870
1872
sibling
Emily L
Source:8984973
1872
1874
sibling
Alfred W
Source:8984973
1874
1881
location
74 Charlotte Street, Devonport
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8984973
1881
1886
marriage
Jessie Ellen Sargent
Source:8984961
1886
1888
children
Alfred William
Source:8984961
1888
1891
location
Herbert Street, Devonport, Devon
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8984977
1891
1896
children
Stanley George
Source:8984961
1896
1898
children
Elsie Melita May
Source:8984961
1898
1901
service
Royal Navy
Chief Engine Room Artificer 1st Class
132263
HMS Goliath
Source:8984969
1901
1901
location
St Vincent Street, Devonport, Devon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8984969
1901
1911
location
66 Cotehele Avenue, Devonport, Devon
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8984961
1911
1915
death
Killed in Action
aboard HMS Goliath
The Dardanelles
Turkey
Source:8984952
Source:8984953
13th May 1915
burial
Plymouth Hoe, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:8984952
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Henry |
| Initials | WH |
| Last Name | Thomas |
| Source | 8984951 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66 Cotehele Avenue, Devonport, Devon | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| 74 Charlotte Street, Devonport | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 | |
| Herbert Street, Devonport, Devon | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1891 | |
| St Vincent Street, Devonport, Devon | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 132263 | HMS Goliath | Chief Engine Room Artificer 1st Class |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred William | son | 1888 | |
| Stanley George | son | 1896 | |
| Elsie Melita May | daughter | 1898 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Henry Thomas | father | ||
| Louisa | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisa M | sister | 1868 | |
| Edith A | sister | 1870 | |
| Emily L | sister | 1872 | |
| Alfred W | brother | 1874 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessie Ellen Sargent | wife | 1886 |
Media
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Plymouth Naval MemorialPhoto of the memorial on Plymouth Hoe, Devon, taken when the Poppies Wave was installed
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Naval Memorial | Selena49658 |
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