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William Thomas

In memory of:

Sapper William Thomas

April 16, 1919
Vancouver, British Columbia

Military Service

Service Number:

506706

Age:

43

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Engineers

Division:

4th Tunneling Company

Additional Information

Born:

September 1, 1875
Mertha, Glamorganshire, Scotland

Enlistment:

April 27, 1916
Nanaimo, British Columbia

Son of the late George and Margaret Thomas. Husband of Emma Frenna (formerly Thomas), of Alameda, California, United States of America.

Commemorated on Page 544 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

VANCOUVER (MOUNTAIN VIEW) CEMETERY
British Columbia, Canada

Grave Reference:

Jones 45 8. 2.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Grave Marker– Grave of 506706 Sapper William Thomas who served with the 4th Tunnelling Co. Canadian Engneers C.E.F. William was born in the town of Mertha in Glamorganshire Wales on Sept. 11th 1875. Husband of Emma Thomas, William enlisted into the C.E.F. at Nanaimo BC on April 27th 1916 he listed prior military service of 3 years with the Cardigan Artillery (Militia) he listed his occupation as "Miner" Thomas died in Vancouver BC of the Spanish Flu on April 16th 1919 at the age of 43. He was laid to rest in the Mountain View cemetery of Vancouver BC

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    Grave Marker – Grave of 506706 Sapper William Thomas who served with the 4th Tunnelling Co. Canadian Engneers C.E.F. William was born in the town of Mertha in Glamorganshire Wales on Sept. 11th 1875. Husband of Emma Thomas, William enlisted into the C.E.F. at Nanaimo BC on April 27th 1916 he listed prior military service of 3 years with the Cardigan Artillery (Militia) he listed his occupation as "Miner" Thomas died in Vancouver BC of the Spanish Flu on April 16th 1919 at the age of 43. He was laid to rest in the Mountain View cemetery of Vancouver BC
  • Cross of Sacrifice– Memorial Cross in the section where 506706 Sapper William Thomas was laid to rest in the Mountain View cemetery of Vancouver BC

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    Cross of Sacrifice – Memorial Cross in the section where 506706 Sapper William Thomas was laid to rest in the Mountain View cemetery of Vancouver BC
  • Vancouver (Mountain View) Cemetery– Cemetery View of the section where 506706 Sapper William Thomas was laid to rest in the Mountain View cemetery of Vancouver BC

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    Vancouver (Mountain View) Cemetery
    Vancouver (Mountain View) Cemetery – Cemetery View of the section where 506706 Sapper William Thomas was laid to rest in the Mountain View cemetery of Vancouver BC

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