John Thomas; he served in South Africa with the 2nd battalion and transferred to the 1st battalion serving in India (KSA roll indicates); he served in France with this battalion from 7th September 1914 (but is not shown as entitled to clasp); he later transferred to the Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment, number: L-11416; he almost made it through the war, but died of wounds F/F 24-10-18, 11th battalion
Born Plumstead, Kent; resided Swanley, Kent; enlisted Chatham; Buried Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery
Documents available: QSA and KSA rolls, Medal Index Card; medal roll(s), Soldiers Died in the Great War information; Commonwealth War Grave Commission register page