Completed Thomas Bell

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Private 203211 Thomas Bell
Abt 1886 - 26/5/1917 (30)
https://www.tiptonremembers.net/index.php/bell-thomas

Dob abt 1886 West Bromwich
Thomas Bell
Registration Date 1886
Quarter of the Year Oct-Nov-Dec
Registration Place West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England
Volume 6b
Page 774

Baptism

Parents John Bell & Eliza ??

Parents Marriage


1891 37 Sheepwash Lane West Bromwich
John Bell 28 Head Riveter Iron Dudley
Eliza Bell 26 Wife Tipton
Susan Bell 6 Daughter
Thomas Bell 4 Son
Florence H Bell 2/12 Daughter
Ellen Bell 2 Daughter
All others West Bromwich

1901 51 Sheepwash Lane, Staffs.
John Bell (38, Rivetter in Iron Works, born Dudley), his wife Eliza (36, born Tipton), and their 4 children: Susan (16, born Great Bridge), Thomas (14, Barber's Apprentice, born Great Bridge), Florrie (10, born Great Bridge), and Elsie (2, born Great Bridge).

1911 91 Horseley Heath, Tipton, Staffs.
Eliza Bell (46, Married, born Tipton), and 3 of her 4 surviving children of 5: Thomas (24, Hairdresser, born Tipton), Florence (20, born Tipton), and Elsie (12, School, born Tipton).

WW1 Records
Private 203211 Thomas Bell
Killed in Action on Saturday, 26th May 1917, age 30.
Buried in Grave II. B. 6. at Maroc British Cemetery, Pas De Calais, France.
'A' Company of 1st/5th Bn., South Staffordshire Regiment. 137th Brigade of 46th Division.
Formerly 3324 South Staffordshire Regiment.
Son of John and Eliza Bell, of 91, Horseley Heath, Tipton, Staffs.
Born: Tipton, Enlisted: Tipton, Resident: Tipton.
First landed France & Flanders, post 31st December 1915.
Medal entitlement: British War Medal, Victory Medal.
Soldier's Papers at National Archives did not survive.

Dod 26/5/1917 (30) KIA France

Buried in Grave II. B. 6. at Maroc British Cemetery, Pas De Calais, France.

www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/522766/

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/243 ... homas-bell

Commemorated on the Tipton Library, and Salem Chapel memorials.

Any other info
Tipton Herald July 7th 1917
CASUALTIES
Among recent casualty lists are as follows:-
Pte. J. Bell, South Staffs, killed.
Pte. W. Wright, South Staffs, killed.

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Worcestershire Dudley St Thomas
Register type Parish Register
Register entry number 107
Marriage date 04 Oct 1885
Groom forename John
Groom surname BALL
Groom age 25
Groom condition bachelor
Groom occupation Miner
Groom abode 14 Lavenders Fold, Bell Road, Netherton
Bride forename Elizabeth
Bride surname WILLETTS
Bride age 24
Bride condition spinster
Bride abode 25 Cradley Road, Primrose Hill
Groom father forename Robert
Groom father surname BALL
Groom father occupation Miner
Bride father forename Thomas
Bride father surname WILLETTS
Bride father occupation Miner
Witness1 Andrew HODGKISS
Witness2 Hannah HODGKISS
Notes The groom made his mark.

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BELL, THOMAS EVANS
GRO Reference: 1886 D Quarter in WEST BROMWICH Volume 06B Page 774

Freereg

Value
County Staffordshire
Place Tividale
Church name (Links to more information) St Michael the Archangel
Register type (Links to more information) Parish Register
Register entry number 99
Marriage date 09 Sep 1883
Groom forename John
Groom surname BELL
Groom age 21
Groom condition bachelor
Groom occupation Barrel Maker
Groom abode This Parish
Bride forename Eliza
Bride surname EVANS
Bride age 20
Bride condition spinster
Bride abode This Parish
Groom father forename William
Groom father surname BELL
Groom father occupation ?
Bride father forename Richard
Bride father surname EVANS
Bride father occupation ?
Witness1 William A HARPER
Witness2 Mar E SHAW
Notes Groom's & Bride's father is deceased. Groom & Bride sign X
File line number 100

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