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Remembered Today:

Thomas Paley born 1899 Easington co Durham.


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I'm after information on this man. Thomas Paley born 1899 born and raised in Easington co Durham died 1969 married in 1923 to Ellen nee Brodie and was born in Byers green co. Durham.

Thomas's father ( George paley born Linton on ouse York b about 1873) was a horse keeper in Easington pit and originally a farmer from Linton on Ouse near York.

Thomas on the right horse

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Left on this Photo

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Thanks in advance

Simon

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Hi Simon,

If he was born on the 1st January 1898 and lived at 10, Tenth Street, North Easington Colliery, his service record is on FMP.

Regards

Chris

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He was born 1/1/1898. Attested in June 1916 and was called up from the reserve 24/3/1917 to 3rd DLI.

Went to France 27/6/1916 and transferred from 35 IBD to 2/8th Manchester Regiment in June 1916, no. 70620. To 1/5th Manchesters 13/21918. Transferred to 2nd East Lancs 18/6/1918, allotted 31722. Later joined RAVC TF 4/10/1923 for four years, no 7782694.

Had "T.P." tattooed on his left forearm to remind himself.

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Chris Thank you.

Another picture just arrived, Standing (Thomas) sitting his brother? Looks like East Lancs Cap Badge...

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See Post #3

Transferred to 2nd East Lancs 18/6/1918, allotted 31722.

... which would date the photo as after 18th June 1918, possibly at home awaiting demob?

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