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Thomas Harold Hicks (1911 - 1969)

Thomas Harold Hicks
Born in 37 Bounces Road, Edmonton, Middlesex, Englandmap
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Died at age 58 in Chase Farm Hospital, Enfield, London, Englandmap
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Biography

Thomas Harold Hicks was born on 18 Jan 1911 at 37 Bounces Road, Edmonton, Middlesex, England. He was the son of Benjamin Hicks and Alice Emily Wilson.[1]

In the 1911 census Thomas was age 0 living at Edmonton, Middlesex with his father Benjamin Hicks (45), mother Alice Hicks (38), brothers Ernest Hicks (19), William Hicks (17), sisters Elizabeth Hicks (14), Edith Hicks (13).[2]

Thomas served in the Army for 27 from 1929 and throughout World War II. After discharge from the Army Thomas' occupation was Engineer's Die-Caster Injection Moulder.

Thomas married Irene Westley (nee. Hopping) in 1968 at Enfield, Middlesex, although they had been together since the 1940s.[3] They had two children: Jean Hicks (b. 1949), Brenda Rowena Hicks (1959-1959).

Thomas died in 1969 at Chase Farm Hospital, Enfield, London, England.[4] He was buried at St. James Church, Enfield.[5]

Military Record[6]

Army no. 6844271 - enlisted on 22nd April 1929 at London in the Kings Royal Rifle Corps
Military conduct: very good. Testimonial: a good willing worker, sober, honest and trustworthy. a very fair footballer.
Service:
Kings Royal Rifles - home - from 22.4.29 to 23.11.31 - 2yrs 216 days
Kings Royal Rifles - India - from 24.11.31 to 17.3.37 - 5 yrs 114 days
Kings Royal Rifles - Home - from 18.3.37 to 31.3. 37 - 14 days
K.R.R.C. Home - from 15.6.38 to 15.8.38 - 62 days
K.R.R.C - Home from 25.8.39 - 31.8.39 - 7 days
" " " - Egypt from 1.9.39 - 9.4.40 - 221 days
" " " - Home from 10.4.40 to 12.4.42 - 2yrs 94 days
" " " - Middle East from 13.7.42 to 1.9.44 - 2yrs 51 days
" " " - North Africa from 2.9.44 to 3.11.44 - 62 days
" " " - Central Med forces from 4.11.44 to 26.10.45 - 359 days
" " " - Home from 27.10.45 t0 7.2.46 - 104 days
Total time served 15yrs 208 days
Transfer to the Army Reserve
Date of transfer: 31.3.1937
Rank: Rifleman
Cause of transfer: 382(i) Kings Regulations. An expiration of his period of Colour Services. Service with colours on date of transfer 7 yrs 344 days
Description of soldier: Year of birth 1911; Height: 5 ft 8ins; Complextion fresh; Eyes: blue grey; Hair: fair; Marks or scars: scar on left groin.
Discharge: 18th January 1956
Rank: Rifleman
Cause of discharge: having attained the age of 45
Service on date of discharge:
With colours 15 yrs 208 days
In reserves 12 yrs 64 days
Total service 27 yrs 272 days
Army education: 2nd class 25.10.29
Trade on enlistment: general worker
Medals:
Africa Star
1939/45 star
Italy Star
Defence Medal
War medal 1939/45

Sources

  1. ↑ General Register Office. https://www.gro.gov.uk. Birth. HICKS, THOMAS HAROLD; Mother's Maiden Surname: WILSON; GRO Reference: 1911 M Quarter in EDMONTON Volume 03A Page 651
  2. ↑ "England and Wales Census, 1911," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XW4Y-FRT : 21 December 2018), Thomas Hicks in household of Benjamin Hicks, Edmonton, Lower Edmonton N, Middlesex, England; from "1911 England and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 14, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.
  3. ↑ "England and Wales Marriage Registration Index, 1837-2005," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV66-66ZX : 8 October 2014), Thomas H Hicks and null, 1968; from "England & Wales Marriages, 1837-2005," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing 1968, quarter 1, vol. 5B, p. 716, Enfield, Middlesex, England, General Register Office, Southport, England.
  4. ↑ "England and Wales Death Registration Index 1837-2007," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVCJ-K8KF : 4 September 2014), Thomas Harold Hicks, 1969; from "England & Wales Deaths, 1837-2006," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing Death, Enfield, Middlesex, England, General Register Office, Southport, England.
  5. ↑ "Find A Grave Index," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVPS-46ZY : 13 December 2015), Thomas Harold Hicks, 1969; Burial, Enfield, London Borough of Enfield, Greater London, England, St James Churchyard; Find A Grave: Memorial #136702263
  6. ↑ Information from Jean Whillock (daughter)




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