Thomas enlisted in the DLI in 1901 aged 18yrs 4mths. Served 7yrs in India.( 1902 / 1909 )
In the reserves until 1914. Wounded in France 1914, Gassed April 1916 in France.
Never fully recovered passed in his home town of Middlesbrough.
Buried in a war grave in Linthorpe cemetery Middlesbrough.
