| Surname: | Thomas |
| Initials: | R |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/7717 |
| Notes: | MFP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (2a) Balkans, 18/9/1915 to 8/2/1916. Formerly Pte. 3/5 Welsh Regt. No. 5157. 14/12/18 Discharged, surplus to military requirements having suffered impairment since entry into the service. Info from Pension Index Card:- Thomas, Richard, MFP, P/7717, Welsh Regt, 21/9/18 to discharge, SEJ.1153, 46 Haqwby Ley, Pontygraigwen, Pontypridd. Stamp: Ad 9/10/18 at £24 gratuity, Chelsea no. Vv50.1617, received 16/10/18. Richard Thomas. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/122 Jan. 23, 1919) |
| Citation: | Badge No. B87798. Enlisted 29/6/1915, discharged 14/12/1918. WO letter 60/B 392 (xvia) Medal Branch A.G 10 dated 19-12-1918. Age 43years 8months. Served abroad. |