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We remember Thomas Burke
We remember Thomas Burke
Timeline
Timeline
1871
birth
Source:9613144
1871
1911
marriage
Elizabeth Crosby
Source:9613144
3rd June 1911
1914
enlistment
Ashton U. Lyne
United Kingdom
Source:9613144
4th September 1914
1914
children
Eric Alexander Burke
Source:9613144
14th October 1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9613144
7th November 1915 - 12th February 1919
service
British Army
Serjeant
7171
Manchester Regiment
16th Bn
Source:9613099
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas |
| Initials | T |
| Last Name | Burke |
| Source | 9613099 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 7171 | Manchester Regiment | 16th Bn | Serjeant |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Alexander Burke | son | 14th October 1914 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Crosby | wife | 3rd June 1911 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-04 | 5'5" |
Media
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16th Service Bn. Non-commissioned officersBurke is mentioned as being present in this photograph.
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16th Service Bn. non-commissioned officers mentionPage accompanying photograph.Contributed by:
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Manchester City Battalions bookCover of book containing mention and photograph.Contributed by:
Alison154121
Communities
Communities
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Manchester City Battalions Book of HonourMore about Manchester City Battalions Book of Honour
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Alison154121 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Alison154121 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 16th Service Bn. Non-commissioned officers | Alison154121 | |
| 16th Service Bn. non-commissioned officers mention | Alison154121 | |
| Manchester City Battalions book | Alison154121 |
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