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Thomas Rustige | |||
Rank: | Private | Number: | 874394 |
Ship/Rgn/Sqn No: | 78th Bn | ||
Name of Rgt or Ship: | Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Rgt) | ||
Died: | 24/11/1917 | Age: | 40 |
How Died: | Died of Wounds | ||
Country of burial: | France | Grave Photo: | Yes |
Cemetery or Memorial: | Abbeville Communal Cemetery Extension | ||
Town Memorial: | Altrincham | ||
Extra Information: | |||
Born on the 30th July 1877, the birth registered during the september quarter 1877 in the Altrincham R.D. - ref: 8a/180, the eldest son of John & Ann Rustige (nee Wyatt). 1881 Census - 23 Albert Street, Altrincham. Son - aged: 3 - born: Altrincham. Head of household - John Rustige - Married - aged: 27 - occ: Plumber - born: Altrincham. Also Annie Rustige - Wife - aged: 25 - born: Altrincham. Plus 2 younger siblings and 1 paternal uncle. 1891 Census - 49 New Street, Altrincham. Son - aged: 13 - born: Altrincham. Head of household - John Rustige - Married - aged: 36 - occ: Plumber - born: Altrincham. Also Annie Rustige - Wife - aged: 34 - born: Altrincham. Plus 6 younger siblings. Attended Seamon's Moss School. 1901 Census - 24 New Street, Altrincham. Son - aged: 23 - occ: House Painter - born: Altrincham. Head of household - John Rustige - Married - aged: 47 - occ: Plumber - born: Altrincham. Also Anne Rustige - Wife - aged: 45 - born: Altrincham. Plus 4 younger siblings. Employed by Messrs. J. Bowland & Son (Painters). Emigrated to Canada c1909. He was residing at 282 King Edward Street, St. James, Manitoba, Canada, at the time of his enlistment. His Canadian attestation form, signed on the 4th March 1916, at Toronto, Ontario, states that he was aged 35 years 3 months, 5 feet 3 inches in height, had a 34/2½ inch chest (fully expanded). His complexion was: dark, his eyes: blue and his hair: dark. The papers also state that he was a Painter by trade and that he had previously served in 4th Company, Home Guard and for 7 years with the 3rd Cheshire Volunteers. He had a tattoo on his left arm. Religion - C of E. He was married and his wife - Ethel Rustige, 282 King Edwards Street, St. James, Manitoba, was listed as his next of kin. Death reported in the 30/11/1917 edition of the Altrincham Guardian. Left a widow and 2 children. M.I. - "He died that others might live". |
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Altrincham & District Roll of Honour | |||
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