Photograph of Mr Walters; Home Guard Gas Training Manual
Thomas John Walters, 11th Glamorgan Battalion Home Guard, Papers
This material is held atGlamorgan Archives / Archifau Morgannwg
- Reference
- GB 214 D1424
- Dates of Creation
- c1915-c1942
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 volume, 1 photograph
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
Thomas John Walters was born 2 August 1898 in Kentisbury, Devon. He enlisted with the Devonshire Regiment in 1915 and later served with the Royal Army Medical Corps. By the outbreak of the Second World War Mr Walters was living at 40 Illtyd Road, Ely, Cardiff and was employed as a lorry driver. He enrolled with number 4 Platoon 'B' Company 11th Glamorgan Battalion Home Guard on the 14 June 1940 and attained the rank of sergeant. Thomas John Walters died 1977
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Acquisition Information
Donated by a private individual, March 2017
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Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements
Fair condition
Archivist's Note
Compiled by H Thomas for Glamorgan Archives
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Custodial History
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