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Record #3198
Name :
: Thomas FLETCHER (1889 - 1916)


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Date of Birth
: 27 Jul 1889

Marriage (1)
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Marriage (2)
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Date of Death
: 18 Nov 1916   Notes : Killed in Action
Abode (1) : Place of BirthEngland, Lancashire, Haydock
Abode (2) : Place of Death / BurialFrance, Vimy Ridge
Sailing Information
Date of Arrival
: Mar 1901
Country
: Canada

Ship
: Tunisian

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Homes / Agencys
Institution (GB)
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Agency
: Barnardos
NotesThomas Fletcher arrived in Portland, Maine, with a group of 260 Dr. Barnardo children from London, England, to Toronto, Ontario (193), Peterborough, Ontario (6) and to Russell, Manitoba (60).

In 1901, Thomas Flecther/Fletcher, 12, is shown as a farm servant for James Howe and family in Pakenham, Lanark, Ontario, having immigrated in 1901.

***NOTE*** The information that follows may or may NOT be the correct Thomas Fletcher shown above. It is likely, but not proven. This data is included to encourage further research.

In 1891, Thomas Fletcher, 2 years of age, is found at 34 Boston Cottages, Haydock, Lancashire, England. Other family members include Albert E. Fletcher, 2/12; Joseph Fletcher, 7; Mary A. Fletcher, 32; Thomas Fletcher, 31, coal miner; Willim Fletcher, 9; along with Mary A. Fletcher's children from a first marriage: John E. Whittle, 15, coal miner; and Mary E. Whittle, 13, browgirl in a coal mine. (Source: 1891 Census of England; Class: RG12; Piece: 3071; Folio 44; Page 25; GSU roll: 6098181.)

On June 26, 1915, a marriage was recorded between Thomas Fletcher, 27, and Rosette Bruce, 32 (daughter of ? Rollington Bruce, and Charlotte Ann Millen). Thomas stated he was born in Haydock, Lancashire, England; that he was a weaver by trade; and that he resided in Perth, Ontario, Canada.

On October 25, 1915, Thomas Fletcher enlisted in the Canadian Armed Forces (Service Number: 219633; Force: Army; Unit: Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario Regiment); Division: 75th Battalion.) He declared that he was born in Haydock, England; that his next of kin was Mrs. Rosetta Fletcher, his wife; and that his date of birth was July 27, 1889. He was described as 5 foot 9 inches in height; fair complexion; blue eyes and brown hair. He was a Methodist by faith.

On November 18, 1916, Cpl. Thomas Fletcher died at the Battle of Vimy Ridge, France. He is remembered on the VIMY MEMORIAL in Pas de Calais,France. At the base of the memorial, these words appear in French and in English:

TO THE VALOUR OF THEIR COUNTRYMEN IN THE GREAT WAR AND IN MEMORY OF THEIR SIXTY THOUSAND DEAD THIS MONUMENT IS RAISED BY THE PEOPLE OF CANADA

Inscribed on the ramparts of the Vimy Memorial are the names of over 11,000 Canadian soldiers who were posted as 'missing, presumed dead' in France. 
ContributorsCreated : 2008-02-28 14:49:38 / From original database

Last Updated : 2009-01-23 20:18:53 /

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3014 ABBOTT, Adelaide1872ENG, LAN, Manchester Jul 1876 : Sardinian CAN MacPherson Homes  
3017 ABBOTT, Alexander1879ENG, LAN, Blackburn May 1889 : Polynesian CAN Salford Catholic Protection and Rescue Society  
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3163 ADAIR, Millicent1880ENG, LAN, Liverpool Jul 1897 : Parisian CAN Louisa Birt  
13137 ADAMSON, Arthur1893ENG, LAN, Bury May 1905 : Victorian CAN Maria Rye  
8819 ADAMSON, John 1891ENG, LAN, Oldham May 1905 : Victorian CAN Maria Rye  
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8820 AINDOW, Albert Edward1894ENG, LAN, Formby Jun 1911 : Virginian CAN Sailing Alone  
5658 AINSWORTH, Ellen 1895ENG, LAN, Liverpool Oct 1906 : Dominion CAN Barnardos  
5662 AINSWORTH, Mary1896ENG, LAN, Liverpool Oct 1906 : Dominion CAN Barnardos  
2852 AIRD, Arthur1895ENG, LAN Apr 1911 : Tunisian CAN MacPherson Homes  
17052 ALDRED, Eric Woodman1894ENG, LAN, Manchester  Apr 1910 : Victorian CAN MacPherson Homes  
7961 ALEXANDER, George1913ENG, LAN, Fleetwood Apr 1930 : Letitia CAN Church Army  
26974 ALEXANDER, Reginald Gordon1917ENG, LAN, West Derby Jan 1928 : Barrabool AUS Fairbridge Homes  
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