1914-15 Star (218608, J. Thomas, A.B., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (218608 J. Thomas. A.B. R.N.); Royal Navy Long Service and Good Conduct, George V, 1st type Admirals bust, 1911-1930 (218608 John Thomas, A.B. H.M.S. Erin.) Able Seaman J. Thomas, Royal Navy H.M.S. Erin. GVF.

Description John Thomas was born on 9 November 1884, at Hereford. He commenced naval service on 2 January 1902 as a Boy Second Class in H.M.S. Northampton, and was advanced to Able Seaman, H.M.S. Bonaventure on 18 May 1905. During the Great War he saw service in H.M.S. Erin and H.M.S. Vivid I, and was awarded the L.S. & G.C. medal in 1917. He was shore pensioned in 1924; briefly re-mobilised in September 1938, he was discharged again only a few days later.