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Sapper

Thomas Charles Miller

Service Number 30599
Military Unit Postal Section Royal Engineers
Date of birth 17 Dec 1880
Date of Death 07 May 1918 (37 Years Old)
Place of Birth Nottingham
Employment, Education or Hobbies He was a postman.
Family History

Thomas Charles Miller married Florence Bamford in 1900 at Nottingham. They had two sons – Edward Albert (1901) and Frank (1909). In 1901, they lived with Thomas's sister and husband at 37, Peas Hill Rise, Nottingham. In 1911, they lived at 23, St Albans Road and later at 71, Melrose Road (both Nottingham).With effect from 11/11/1918, Florence received a weekly pension of 25s/3d for herself and youngest son.

Military History

Thomas Charles miller enlisted at London whilst living at Sherwood, Nottingham. He first entred theatre (France) 26/8/1915. He died at the Grove military hospital, Tooting and is buried in Carrington (St John) Churchyard.

Extra Information

Nottingham Post notice (abridged), 8 May 1918: 'Miller. On May 7th at a military hospital, Sapper Thomas Clarke, Royal Engineers Postal Section, husband of Florence Miller, 37 Melrose Street, age 37.' Nottingham Evening Post 10/5/1918: “MILLER. – On May 7th, at a military hospital, Sapper Thomas Charles Miller, R.E., Postal Section, dearly loved husband of Florence Miller, 71, Melrose-street, Sherwood. At rest. Carrington Church, Monday, 2.30. “MILLER. – On May 7th, at a military hospital, Sapper Thomas Charles Miller, Royal Engineers, Postal Section. – From brother, Harry in France, and sister-in-law Cissie, Southwell.” Obituaries courtesy of Jim Grundy and his facebook pages Small Town Great War Hucknall 1914-1918

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