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We remember William Rhys Thomas
We remember William Rhys Thomas
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1918
service
British Army
Private
267172
Welsh Regiment
15th Battalion
Source:9292934
1918
service
British Army
Private
4112
Welsh Regiment
Source:4413771
service
British Army
Private
15781
Welsh Regiment
Source:4413771
1918
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:7520488
Source:9292934
23rd April 1918
burial
Somme
France
Source:7520488
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Rhys |
| Initials | WR |
| Last Name | Thomas |
| Source | 7520488 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 4112 | Welsh Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 15781 | Welsh Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 267172 | Welsh Regiment | 15th Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| R M Thomas | father |
Media
Media
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Llandovery familiesNewspaper report from The Amman Valley Chronicle and East Carmarthen News of 26.09.1918, stating that W. R. Thomas of 72 High Street, Llandovery, was killed in action in April 1918.
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W. R. Thomas killed in actionArticle from The Amman Valley Chronicle and East Carmarthen News of 9 May 1918 reporting on the death in action of Private W. R. Thomas of 72 High St, LlandoveryContributed by:
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William Rhys ThomasSource: https://www.wwwmp.co.uk/carmarthenshire-memorials/llandovery-war-memorial/
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Communities
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Llandovery & District WW1 Roll of HonourMore about Llandovery & District WW1 Roll of Honour
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alathea13662 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Alathea13662 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Selena49658 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Llandovery War Memorial | Alathea13662 | |
| Llandovery & District WW1 Roll of Honour | Alathea13662 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Llandovery families | Alathea13662 | |
| W. R. Thomas killed in action | Alathea13662 | |
| William Rhys Thomas | Alathea13662 |
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