Other Information:Thomas arrived in France on 29th July 1915. The citation for his Distinguished Conduct Medal reads "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in charge of bearers. He led three parties of stretcher bearers through heavy shell fire to clear R.A.P.'s. He was wounded in the arm while bringing in a wounded man, and later on gassed, but continued to perform his duties until ordered to withdraw."
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