The War Graves of Ystradgynlais

Thomas Thomas had formerly been a postman in Abercrave. He served with the South Wales Borderers on the Western Front and was killed in action in November 1917, though it would be almost a year before his death was confirmed to his family back home.

The information on Thomas Thomas has been compiled from a number of sources, including the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, from the Labour Voice newspaper, and the Parish Burial Register (courtesy of the Swansea Archives).

From the Western Mail newspaper, 17th December 1917 :-

Mrs. Thomas, Glaslyn Abercrave, learns that her husband, Private Thomas Thomas S. W. B. has been missing since 21st ult. Prior to enlisting, about two years ago; he was employed at the Abercrave Anthracite Collieries and was a former postman at Abercrave.

From the Labour Voice newspaper, 22nd December 1917 :-

Mrs. Thomas, Glaslyn, was officially informed on Saturday morning that her husband, Private Tom Thomas S.W.B. as missing. Prior to joining the forces, he was engaged as a postman for several years in the place and was very popular. All her friends sympathize with her in her anxiety.

From the Labour Voice newspaper, 12th October 1918:-

Official information has been received by Mrs T Thomas Glaslyn, that her husband, Private Tom Thomas South Wales Borderers, who has been missing for 11 months has been killed in action. Much sympathy is felt with the widow and two little children.

Tom Thomas was one of the fallen of the First World War, mentioned in the Llais (27th September 1919) to be included on the Proposed War Memorial List for Abercrave.