kenmorrison Posted 14 November , 2014 Share Posted 14 November , 2014 Last man to identify on the Whithorn War Memorial in Wigtownshire - THOS, W. BOYCE I think that he is Thomas Walter Boyce, born in Whithorn in 1893. The son of James and Jane Boyce. In 1901 Jane (a widow) and her family were at 83 George Street, Whithorn and in 1911 Thomas was working on a farm just outside the town. However the only potential military record I have is of a Thomas Walter Boyce b.1894 age 18 enisting in the Royal Artillery in 1912 and there is a Medal Card with the same service number (38082) Gunner RFA. The place of birth is shown as Portsmouth but I cannot find a birth to match. So is this the same man??? and did he survive the war???? I'm beginning to get lost - help please! Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Porter Posted 14 November , 2014 Share Posted 14 November , 2014 He re-engaged and was numbered 1001130. He was not officially discharged until July 28, 1932. He served in India, Mediterranean and France. Address on discharge is Brighton. There is no reason he should be on a War Memorial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaz Posted 14 November , 2014 Share Posted 14 November , 2014 209235 RHA/RFA Thomas William Boyce on SDGW/CWGC originally from Wandsworth London 240328 Norfolk Regt Thomas William Boyce on SDGW/CWGC originally from Norfolk both 1918 casualties Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenmorrison Posted 15 November , 2014 Author Share Posted 15 November , 2014 Thank you both. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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