Fairminer - Treneman - Family Tree

Father Thomas was with him when he died.
Grave stone has 23 ? September 1914
Death certificate gives date of death as 29 September 1914
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission has he died 2 October 1914

I have had contact from Neil Trenaman who tells me that Thomas was killed during training just a few days after enlisting.
from Monica Jones 14 April 2014
This appears to be in line with cause of death on certificate.
As he was working for at least 3 years before, volunteering for the Army, passing the medical, form filling etc. with out, apparently, any signs of mental health problems.
It looks to me that his mental health problems stemmed from his army training, an accident or other-wise, which resulted in his death after discharge.
The community clearly through so, for his name to be on the War Memorial.
So should be remembered with pride for trying to do his bit for God and Country.
May he rest in Peace. from Les T

Death certificate gives date of death as 29 September 1914 ?
Which must be a mistake as grave stone gives 23rd.

Headstone information: [On north side of church tower]

Meet Me in Heaven /
In Loving Memory of Thomas Robert,
the Beloved Son of T. & E. J. Trenaman,
who fell asleep Sept. 23, 1914 aged 20 years /
Not Lost to Memory, Not Lost to Love,
But Gone to His Father’s Home Above

Also of Lilian May,
the Beloved Daughter of T. & E. J. Trenaman,
who fell asleep May 17, 1915
Aged 12 Years / Safe in the Arms of Jesus

09.09.1914 - Declared Fit to serve

Height.................................5 foot 6 inches
Weight................................123 pounds
Chest Fully Expanded........35 inches
Chest range.........................2 inches
Complexion........................Fair
Eyes....................................Hazel
Hair.....................................Light Brown
Eye sight both....................6/6
Physical Development.......Good

Tom was one in whom we placed implicit confidence and never during the whole of his career have we known him betray that trust. He was a lad whom we soon learnt to love and believing in his future possibilities. sought to encourage.
Letter from Mr W.G. Friend, dated 1 October 1914

Tom was one in whom we placed implicit confidence and never during the whole of his career have we known him betray that trust. He was a lad whom we soon learnt to love and believing in his future possibilities. sought to encourage.
Letter from Mr W.G. Friend, dated 1 October 1914

In this terrible War Crisis, Tom saw an opportunity of serving his Country. Resolutely, Fearlessly (without any persuasion) he considered the question until his mind was made up. Then to use his own phrase, “ he gave his life for his Country." A true Patriot, a Hero, he has died for King and Country as truly as our brave soldiers who have fallen in the line of battle.
Letter from Mr W.G. Friend, dated 1 October 1914

Enlisted 09.09.1914 at Exeter - No. 11510 - 3rd Bn Devon Regiment
[Same day as his brother William]
09.09.1914 - Declared Fit to serve
Discharged after 5 days, 13.09.1914
Discharged not likely to become an efficient
Special Reservist under Para 154 (111) (c)
["If the Para 154 clauses are the same as Para 392, then (iii) (c ) would be:
(iii) Not likely to become an efficient soldier-
(c ) Recruit within three months of enlistment considered unfit for service."]
From Phil Evans on "The Long, Long Trail" http://www.1914-1918.net/

Thomas Trenaman Head Married 33 1868 Road Contractor Hatherleigh, Devon
Elizabeth Trenaman Wife Married 32 1869 - Hatherleigh, Devon
Bessie Trenaman Daughter 8 1893 - Hatherleigh, Devon
Thomas Trenaman Son 6 1895 - Hatherleigh, Devon
William Trenaman Son 4 1897 - Hatherleigh, Devon
Annie Trenaman Daughter 2 1899 - Hatherleigh
Lucy Trenaman Daughter 0 1901 - Hatherleigh

8 Family members in 5 rooms
Thomas Trenaman Head Married Hauler 33 1878 Hatherleigh Devon
Elizabeth Jane Trenaman Wife Married 32 1879 Hatherleigh Devon
Thomas Trenaman Son Single Grocer Assistant 16 1895 Hatherleigh Devon
Annie Trenaman Daughter 12 1899 Hatherleigh Devon
Lucy Trenaman Daughter 10 1901 Hatherleigh Devon
Emma Trenaman Daughter 4 1907 Hatherleigh Devon
Lillie Trenaman Daughter 7 1904 Hatherleigh Devon
Winifred Trenaman Daughter 1 1910 Hatherleigh Devon