ALCpl/Lieutenant Thomas Edward Jones, RWF

[LarsA]

I have the WWI trio to Thomas Edward Jones. He went as A/LCpl 21337 to France on 2/12/1915, probably 14th or possibly 15th RWF. He was not in his battalion long, as he was discharged to a commission in the 3/7th RWF on 20/12/1915. His 14/15star bears his number and L/Cpl appointment.

In 1925, according to his MIC, his adress is "Terfyn", Port Dinorwic, Carnarvonshire.

My question is if anyone knows if he served again in France, and with what regiment? His pair is with his lieutenant rank, so I guess that points to service abroad after his commission.

Any other biographical information would be appreciated aswell!

Kind regards,
Lars

[Baconwallah]

Good to see you back, Lars!

To the best of my knowledge TE Jones remained with the 3/7th Bn until he was re-posted to France 01/09/1918 and was attached to the 9th Bn where he remained until the end of the war.

My date for his commission to 7th RWF is 21/12/1915. He was promoted Lt 01/07/1917.

Hope this helps.

Pob hwyl,

John

[Hywyn]

Lars

Two of his brothers are casualties, they being Capt Owen Cecil Jones RWF and William Bartholomew Jones MGC.

Here's the notes I have on Thomas Edward Jones.
(HC = Herald Cymraeg- local newspaper)

Hywyn

Nominal Roll of Officers and Men of the 14th Battalion RWF embarking for <st1:country-region><st1:place>France</st1:place></st1:country-region> on <st1:date Month="12" Day="1" Year="1915">1st Dec 1915</st1:date> has Pte 21337 T E Jones of Terfyn, Port Dinorwic.
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The sad news has been received that Major Owen Cecil Jones, third son of the late Dr and Mrs O T Jones, Terfyn has died in <st1:City><st1:place>Palestine</st1:place></st1:City> of wounds received on the battlefield a few days ago. Before the war he was employed in a Solicitor office in Ffestiniog. His three brothers are in the Services. Captain John Jones, Veterinary Surgeon. Lt Barte Jones and Lt Thomas Jones who is currently in hospital at <st1:City><st1:place>Oxford</st1:place></st1:City> recovering from wounds he received in <st1:country-region><st1:place>France</st1:place></st1:country-region>. Our condolences go to his brothers and two sisters, Misses Mary and Myfi Jones, Terfyn. (HC 8/1/1918)
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Lt Thomas Jones, youngest son of the late Dr and Mrs O T Jones, Terfyn is home on leave. HC <st1:date Month="9" Day="24" Year="1918">24/9/1918</st1:date>)
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Medal Card. Copy on file. Pte 21337 in RWF. Entered <st1:country-region><st1:place>France</st1:place></st1:country-region> <st1:date Month="12" Day="2" Year="1915">2/12/1915</st1:date>. Commissioned to Lt in 3/7 RWF on <st1:date Month="12" Day="20" Year="1915">20/12/1915</st1:date>. Address of Terfyn, Port Dinorwic.

[LarsA]

Hywyn & John, many thanks for your most helpful answers. Now I should have no great problem identifying him in the censuses, and make a decent write up of the group.

Kind regards,
Lars