Thomas Henry Newton or Dalley
1904 - labourer, Skinner and Rook of Nottingham
1908 - stoker, Midland Railway Company
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His birth was registered as Thomas Henry Dalley (JFM 1887, Nottingham); surname Dalley on memorials but surname Newton ('alias Dalley') on military records. Notices in the local paper in 1915 gave his surname as 'Dalley-Newton' but as 'Dalley' in 1916.
Thomas Henry was the son of Betsy Newton.
He married Emma Brammer in 1911 (JAS Nottingham); the marriage was registered in the names of Thomas H Dalley and Emma Brammer.
Emma was born on 27 December 1888 (reg. JFM 1889), the daughter of Frederick and Emma Brammer. In 1911 Emma, a lace jenner, was living with her parents and siblings at 15 Leenside, Nottingham.
Thomas and Emma had one child, Thomas William b. 18 April 1913; his birth was registered with the surname 'Dalley'. They were living at 14 Middle Furlong Road, Meadows, Nottingham, at the time Thomas enlisted.
The Army gave instructions in November 1915 for Thomas's personal effects to be returned to his widow who was then living at 26 Rancliffe Street, Broad Marsh, Nottingham.
However, by 1939 when the England & Wales Register was compiled, the widowed Emma was living at 12 Forester Grove, Carlton, Nottingham. Her occupation was given as 'unpaid domestic duties.' Also in the household was Robert Childs (b. 26 July 1879), a widower, who was employed as a steel rivetter.
Thomas and Emma's son, Thomas William, married Emma Adams in 1935 (JAS Basford - Dalley/Adams) and in 1939 they were living in Carlton. Thomas was a barman in a public house while Emma's occupation was given as 'unpaid domestic duties'. They had one child, Thomas b. 29 November 1937.
Thomas William died aged 77 on 20 January 1991.
Military records: Newton 'alias Dalley'.
Thomas joined the 1st Nottinghamshire (Robin Hood) Rifle Volunteer Corps 4 January 1904. He attested as a Territorial 5 May 1908 and was re-engaged annually until embodied service effective 5 August 1914 (private). He was promoted lance corporal on 6 November 1914.
Thomas served in France from 28 February 1915. He suffered a shell wound to his back while in action at Hooge and died at No. 10 Casualty Clearing Station at 5.15am on 2 August 1915.
He was buried in Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium (grave ref. I.D.12A).
He qualified for the 1915 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
His birth in 1887 was registered as Thomas Henry Dalley. His surname was listed as Dalley on memorials but Newton ('alias Dalley') on military records. A notice in the local paper in 1915 gave his surname as 'Dalley-Newton' but as 'Dalley' in a notice the following year. '
Nottingham General Cemetery, Brammer family grave, inscription: In loving memory of Frederick the beloved husband of Emma Brammer who died June 19th 1916, aged 66 years. Also of Thomas Dalley the beloved son-in-law of the above who fell in action Augt. 2nd 1915, aged 29 years. 'Blessed are the pure in heart.' Also Harry, son of the above who died Jany. 5th 1919, aged 36 years. 'Until the day breaks.' Also of Emma, wife of the above Frederick Brammer, who died Sept. 13th 1925 in her 71st year. 'Reunited.'
Nottingham Evening Post, 'Roll of Honour' 12 August 1915: 'Dalley-Newton. Died of wounds, August 2nd Lance Corporal T H Dalley-Newton, 1/7th Sherwood Foresters, dearly beloved husband of Emma Dalley-Newton. Aged 28 years. God's will be done. Wife and baby.'
Nottingham Evening Post, 'In Memoriam', 2 August 1916: 'Dalley - In loving remembrance of Lance Corporal Tom Dalley, Robin Hoods, fell in action at Hooge August 2nd 1915 aged 29 years. He bravely answered duty's call. He died that we might live. Wife and son.'
Registers of Soldiers' Effects: his widow Emma was his sole legatee. Emma was awarded a weekly pension of 15/- (15 shillings) for herself and one child with effect from 14 February 1916.
Thomas's personal effects were returned to his widow some time after November 1915. They comprised: badge, pipe, note book, prayer book and a packet of letters.
Photo of Thomas Henry Newton or Dalley
Phootgraph of the Brammer Family Memorial on which Thomas Dalley their Son In Law is commemorated in Nottingham General Cemetery by Gary Crosby on the 21st August 2022.
Photo of Thomas Henry Newton or Dalley
Buried in Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium (www.cwgc.org)