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Hi
Can someone help me with the service records of Thomas Hughes, he was originally from Kensington, Middlesex and he was a private in the 1st battalion Nottingham and Derbyshire regiment and his number was 42540. He died in France on 25th August 1918 aged 27. Any information about his life before the army would be gratefully appreciated also. Thanks
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According to his service records, Thomas Hughes was born about 1891 Kensington Residence N8 Marshall Court Tamworth aged 24years 11months occupation miner ...Next of kin Sarah Hughes wife ..Married January 1914 Sarah Davies ..daughter Doris born 29th April 1914 Tamworth
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Hi Rosie,
Thank you for the information, is there anything else about where he was sent during the war? Thanks
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There is information about the regiment (also known as The Sherwood Foresters) here:
http://www.1914-1918.net/notts.htm
As the 1st Battalion became part of the 8th Division, you can follow the links on the right-hand side:
http://www.1914-1918.net/8div.htm
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Sorry his army records are not in good condition and the writing is all faded and badly blotted with ink marks ..Just make out the information I have already given his wife was sent his medals and states killed in action
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Maybe you would be better to order his marriage certificate record Jan 1915 Tamworth to Sarah Davies ...Also birth of daughter Doris May Hughes Apr-June 1915 Tamworth ...The marriage should get you his parents where he was living if you don't already know ?
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I'm going into Tamworth in the morning - as Thomas and Sarah were married at St Editha, I should be able to get the marriage entry details for you.
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18 January 1915 - St Editha, Tamworth - by Banns
Thomas Hughes, 26, Bachelor, Labourer of 6 Marshall Court, Church Street. Father: James Hughes (deceased), Engineer.
Sarah Davis, 20, Spinster of 6 Marshall Court, Church Street. Father: Thomas Davis, Labourer
Witnesses: Francis Davis, Florence Davis.
17 June 1915 - St Editha, Tamworth
Doris May Hughes, daughter of Thomas and Sarah Hughes of 7 Marshall Court, Church Street. Thomas is a Miner. Doris May born 29 April 1915.
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thank you both for the information. Was Francis and Florence Sarah's brother and sister?
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Francis possibly her brother - here's a possible from 1901 in Amington (parish of Tamworth St Editha). Frank could actually be a Francis - judging by Thomas and Louisa's 1891 census entry
Matthew Godderidge 72 b retired miner b Aminton
Thomas Davis 38 - son in law, banksman at colliery b Aminton
Louisa Davis 34 - daughter b Aminton
William Davis 12 b Aminton
Frank Davis 10 b Warton
Sarah Davis 6 b Warton
Tom Davis 5 b Warton
RG13, 2650, 53, 24.
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There's a marriage in 1910 in Tamworth of a Francis Davis - one spouse is a florence
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StaffordshireBMD show that Francis married Florence Cooper at St Editha in 1910 - if you can wait until October I will look at the parish register for you. I'm on holiday in France.
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thank you both for your help ;D
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Not sure. 1911 census has a Francis Davis, with wife Florence, living in Tamworth. I'm on holiday in France at the moment, so don't have the facilities, or the ease of access, I might have at home :) I haven't looked at 1901.
Edit. I should read all the responses first, shouldn't I? ;D ;D