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We remember Thomas Coleman
We remember Thomas Coleman
Timeline
Timeline
1868
sibling
Charles
Source:9193614
1868
1870
sibling
Harriett
Source:9193614
1870
1870
sibling
Mary
Source:9193614
1870
1871
sibling
James
Source:9193614
1871
1873
sibling
Matilda
Source:9193614
1873
1877
1879
sibling
Mercy
Source:9193614
1879
1881
location
Bedlam Green, Herstmonceux
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9193614
3rd April 1881
1881
sibling
George
Source:9193611
1881
1888
sibling
Harry
Source:9193611
1888
1891
location
Tates Lanes, Herstmonceux
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9193611
5th April 1891
1899
awards
Indian medal
Other War Service Award
Source:8457119
1899
1913
marriage
Charlotte Atkin
Source:8750726
29th November 1913 - 3rd September 1916
1914
service
British Army
Company Sergeant Major
SD/568
Royal Sussex Regiment
12th. Bn.
Source:8457119
9th September 1914 - 3rd September 1916
enlistment
Herstmonceux
United Kingdom
Source:8457114
service
British Army
Acting Warrant Officer Class 2
SD/568
Royal Sussex Regiment
Source:890683
location
4 Rockland Cottages, Victoria Road, Herstmonceux
United Kingdom
Source:8478568
1916
death
Killed in Action
Source:8478568
Source:8457114
3rd September 1916
burial
Somme
France
Pier & Face 7C
Source:8478568
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas |
| Initials | T |
| Last Name | Coleman |
| Source | 890683 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Rockland Cottages, Victoria Road, Herstmonceux | United Kingdom | |||
| Bedlam Green, Herstmonceux | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| Tates Lanes, Herstmonceux | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | SD/568 | Royal Sussex Regiment | Acting Warrant Officer Class 2 | ||
| British Army | SD/568 | Royal Sussex Regiment | 12th. Bn. | Company Sergeant Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Indian medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriet Coleman | mother | ||
| Charles Coleman | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles | brother | 1868 | |
| Harriett | sister | 1870 | |
| Mary | sister | 1870 | |
| James | brother | 1871 | |
| Matilda | sister | 1873 | |
| Mercy | sister | 1879 | |
| George | brother | 1881 | |
| Harry | brother | 1888 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Atkin | wife | 29th November 1913 |
Media
Media
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Remembered with HonourCompany Sergeant Major Coleman is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. He has no known grave.
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Royal Sussex Regiment Cap BadgeCompany Sergeant Major Coleman wore a similar cap badge.
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Herstmonceux War MemorialThomas Coleman is commemorated on Herstmonceux's WW1 War Memorial.Contributed by:
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Hailsham Boys' SchoolC.S.M. W T Coleman is commemorated on the memorial plaque at his former school.Contributed by:
John72644 -
Hailsham Parish ChurchThomas William Coleman is commemorated on the memorial plaque inside St Mary's Parish Church, Hailsham.Contributed by:
John65615
Communities
Communities
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Hailsham Council Boys School Memorial BoardMore about Hailsham Council Boys School Memorial Board
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Hailsham Parish Church Memorial BoardMore about Hailsham Parish Church Memorial Board
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | John59158 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | John59158 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Remembered with Honour | John65615 | |
| Royal Sussex Regiment Cap Badge | John65615 | |
| Herstmonceux War Memorial | John65615 | |
| Hailsham Boys' School | John72644 | |
| Hailsham Parish Church | John65615 |
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