| Surname: | Thomas |
| Initials: | A J |
| Rank: | A/ Sqn Sgt Major |
| Army Number: | 675 |
| Notes: | MMP. Awarded 1914 Star with clasp (15995) and rose, Victory and War Medal and Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. First served abroad (1) France, 16/8/1914. 3/10/1898 he enlisted in the 2 Life Guards. No. 2039 on the 3/10/1896, born St Andrews, Plymouth, age on enlistment 20.11 years, occupation Porter. Formerly served in the Devon Militia Artillery. Transferred to MMP 23/5/1906. Served Home 3/10/1896 to 3/12/1899, South Africa 4/12/1899 to 29/11/1900, Home 30/11/1900 to 22/9/1908, Egypt 23/9/1908 to 26/3/1913, Home 27/3/1913 to 14/8/1914, BEF 15/8/1914 to 30/3/1919, Home 21/3/1919 to 24/9/1914 to Class Z Reserve, Discharged time served 1/10/1919. Home address: 17 Leese Road, Wallisborough, Ashford. Serving with 15 Division 2/4/1919. 1/10/1913 L/Cpl Shorncliffe. Awarded the Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. Arthur John Thomas. He has the same No. as L/Cpl R L Handley, MMP. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Military Medal (London Gazette: 29819 Page: 10931 Nov. 11, 1916) |
| Citation: | |
| Decoration: | Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/112 Page: 29 May 9, 1901) |
| Citation: | Clasos: Paardeberg, Dreifonterin, Johannesburgh, Wittebergen, Relief of Kimberley. Awarded serving with the 2 Life Guards. No. 2039. |