T/Const Thomas Smith Wheaton

 

1872 Dec 28. Born Devon. Son of Walter James Parsons Wheaton and Anna Smith

1881 census at Newton Poppleford, Devon

1891 census at Newton Poppleford, Devon

1894 Apr 17. Enlisted in 11th Hussars . He was born Newton Poppleford, Devon and was a Gardener. Father was Walter Wheaton of Ottery St Mary

1906 Nov 1. He was transferred back to 19th Hussars from Military Police for misconduct

1912 Nov 7 Discharged at his own request

1913 May 8 Married Rhoda Long (nee Evans) in Pontypool

1915 Feb 13 Re-enlisted in Hussars. He was in UK for the whole of his WW1 service

1919 Mar 3 Discharged

 

1920 Nov 19. Joined with RIC no 75755 & ADRIC no (683) . Cook & ex-Soldier

1921 May 6 Posted to B Coy

1921 Jul 13 to 26 Jul on Leave

 

1932 Jan/Mar married Eliza Rowe in Fuham

1939 Register, Living at 12 New Road, Canvey Island, with wife Eliza. He is a retired Labourer

1947 Oct 4 Died at Curland Somerset

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