NameThomas Spence
Birthca 1879, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire2897
Death19342897
OccupationSoldier2897
OccupationBrass caster2897
Alias/AKACaggie (left handed boxer in the army)2897
FatherFrancis Spence (ca1841-1883)
MotherJane Corbett (ca1847-1915)
Spouses
Birthca 1888, Hockley, Birmingham, West Midlands2897
Death1963, Birmingham, West Midlands2897
Family ID5054
ChildrenIrene Alice Beatrice (1919-2000)
Notes for Thomas Spence
Joined army when 19 years 5 months old, the Worcestershire regiment. Was a private. Took part in Boer War and had 4 or 5 campaign medals and military medal in Great War. Was wounded in right leg. Was 54 when he died. Death possibly caused by being brass caster after war. Served 8 years 326 days. Parents or grand parents Scottish? Father Frank (Deceased at time of Thomas' marriage) Thomas aged 32 living at 35 Great Russell Street profession, brass caster. Died when living in Merritts Brook Lane, Northfield2897.
Last Modified 29 Mar 2008Created 10 May 2014 by Martin Stephens