Pte Thomas enlisted on 28/9/1914 and served overseas with 12th Bttn from 16/7/1915. Thomas had been a Mason and previously served for 3 yrs in 6th VB. He returned Home on 8/9/1916 and was discharged with Chronic Bronchitis and Emphysema attrib to service on 13/10/1917
Thomas died on 31/1/1920, due to Bronchitis & Cardiac. Reg Q1 1920 Oldham 8d/744.
His widow Kate received a Pension. 21 Yates St, Oldham. They had 2 daughters, Edith and Ethel.
I have ordered the DC.
buried greenacres cemetery,oldham.19.44
age 41