Rifleman 1633 Thomas Gillabrand
Regiment/Unit: South Lancashire Regiment - 1st/5th Bn.
Theatre of War: France & Flanders
Age at death: 27
Date of death: 10th of August 1916
Born: St Helens, Lancs
Resided: St Helens, Lancs
Burial / Memorial: Thiepval Memorial - Pier and Face 7 A and 7 B.
Family details:
Son of William and Elizabeth Alice Gillabrand, of 100, Eldon St., St. Helens, Lancs.
Census details:
1891 - Not found. 1901 - 13 years old Thomas is living at 84 Grafton Street, St Helens with parents William (40), Alice (36) and five siblings: William (14), Alfred (11), Florence (9), Margaret (6), Elizabeth A (8 mths). Alice's brother Ralph Cotham (34) is staying at the address. 1911 - 21 years old 'Labourer' Thomas is living at 73 Oldfield Street, St Helens with parents William (47), Alice (47) and five siblings: William (24), Alfred (19), Florence (16), Lizzie (10), Beaty (7). William's niece Kate Gillabrand (20) is staying at the address..
Notes:
Shown as 'Gillibrand T' on the Cenotaph (see headstone). CWGC have him as Gillabrand. Thiepval Memorial have his name as Gillibrand. More in-depth research is needed before we contact CWGC.
Shown as 'Gillibrand T' on the Cenotaph (see headstone). CWGC have him as Gillabrand. Thiepval Memorial have his name as Gillibrand. More in-depth research is needed before we contact CWGC.
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[caption]The panel on the Thiepval Memorial bearing the
inscription for Rifleman Thomas Gillabrand
(Photo courtesy of Ste M.)[/caption]
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[caption]A dedication for Rifleman Thomas Gillabrand at St Helens Cemetery
(Photo courtesy of Jeff Keenan)[/caption]
