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We remember William Arthur John Thomas
We remember William Arthur John Thomas
Timeline
Timeline
1916
enlistment
Swansea
United Kingdom
Source:8551909
24th June 1916
1918
dates
Age 25
Source:8551309
14th March 1918
1918
discharge
Source:8551275
14th March 1918
1918
hospitalisation
'Discharged due to Sickness' being no longer fit for War Service. Para 392(xvi) King's Regulations.
Hospital/Institution
Source:8551909
14th March 1918
service
British Army
Private
M/205428
Army Service Corps Motor Transport
Source:4412680
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Arthur John |
| Initials | WAJ |
| Last Name | Thomas |
| Source | 4412680 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | M/205428 | Army Service Corps Motor Transport | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sallow | Brown | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918-03-14 | 5'0" |
Media
Media
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Discharge CertificateConfirms 'Discharge' and gives service number/dates and physical description of Pte. Thomas.
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Full Medal Entitlement.British War and Victory medals named to M.-205428 PTE. W. A. J. Thomas. A.S.C. Silver War Badge numbered - 353128 and Army Service Corps. cap badge.Contributed by:
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Discharge ScrollCertificate of Discharge, showing name rank and service number.Contributed by:
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LocketSmall locket containing photograph, believed to be William Arthur John Thomas in uniform.
Contributed by:
Keith7416
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army WW1 Medal Roll Index Cards, 1914 - 1920 | Keith7416 | |
| UK, WW1 Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914 - 1920 | Keith7416 | |
| UK, Silver War Badge Records, 1914 - 1920 | Keith7416 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Discharge Certificate | Keith7416 | |
| Full Medal Entitlement. | Keith7416 | |
| Discharge Scroll | Keith7416 | |
| Locket | Keith7416 |
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