South Warwickshire Family History Society War Memorial Transcription Project
The Fallen Men of South Warwickshire - World War One |
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Military History |
| Theatre of War | Medals | Commonwealth War Grave or Memorial |
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| Mesopotamia | 1914-15 Star, British War & Victory Medals | Amara War Cemetery |
| Arrived in Theatre | Medal Citation (if app) | SWFHS Area Memorials |
| 13 Jul 1915 at Gallipoli | ~ | Bishop's Itchington |
| Action, Battle or Other Reason Died | Date and Place Enlisted | Other War Memorials |
| Died of Valvular Heart Disease | On or before 4th August 1914 in Warwick | |
| Place of Death | Previous Regiments or Units | |
| Amara, Iraq | ~ | |
- Thomas was a battalion Drummer
Circumstances of Death
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Thomas is listed as dying on 16th March 1918. His death certificate states that he died of Valvular Heart Disease in Basra (exact location not given). The 9th Battalion war diary entries for the period 15th to 17th March 1918 are transcribed below. In the field – Mesopotamia - 15 Mar 1918: Owing to an outbreak of Typhus on L. of C. arrangements have been made for the segregation of all men joining this unit. The following Officers have joined the Battalion – No change in situation. Lt. Longrigg returned from leave in Baghdad. Strength: Increase B.O.Rs. 1 from Command In the field – Mesopotamia -16 Mar 1918: Situation unchanged No change in situation. Lt. Longrigg is attached Brigade HQ for instructional purposes from 15/3/18. Strength: Increase nil In the field – Mesopotamia -17 Mar 1918: No change in situation Divine Services as usual Strength: Increase nil & Decrease nil. |
| Personal & Family History |
| Birth Date/Place | Baptism Date/Place |
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| Jul Qtr 1892 in Bishop's Itchington | |
| Parents Names | Abode |
| Joseph and Ann Thacker | Poplar Cottage, Bishop's Itchington |
| Schools | Colleges |
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| Address History | Employment History |
| 1892 - Bishop's Itchington | 1901 - School age |
| 1901 - Near Chapel, Bishop's Itchington | 1911 - Labourer |
| 1911 - Bishop's Itchington | |
| 1918 - Poplar Cottage, Bishop's Itchington | |
- Brother of Frank Thacker who also fell
