Thomas (born 1880) enlisted in the 4th Grenadier Guards 18897 on 9/9/1914. He was wounded in SA in Boer War and had retired from the Grenadiers 6690, time expired on 18/7/1913. He was transferred to 20th Manchesters on 20/12/1914 and became CSM of E Company on 14/1/1915.. Later posted to 1st GB on 6/9/1915. He served in India 25/2/1916-23/3/1918.
Thomas was discharged with SWB on 29/5/1918, aged 38y 8m. He had a Tubercle of the lung contracted in Fyzabad in January 1918. Due to Active Service, Exposure & hardships of Service.
Thomas died from TB of Lung on 25/4/1919, aged 39. Reg Nottingham Q2 1919 7b/283
Widow Kate and 2 children 1905 & 1909. 20 Tealby Terrace, Glebe St, Nottingham. She received a Pension and a BWM.
Buried at Nottingham Church Cemetery on 1/5/1919. Plot 7167. His widow is also buried there, died aged 94 and also 1 son.
