David Naunton Thomas
David Naunton Thomas served in the Fleet Air Arm in the Royal Navy and was killed in April 1942 when the aircraft carrier HMS Hermes was sunk by Japanese aircraft off the coast of Ceylon (now Sir Lanka).
The information on David Naunton Thomas has been compiled from a number of sources, including the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, from the South Wales Voice newspaper, and the Parish Burial Register (courtesy of the Swansea Archives).
| Name | David Naunton Thomas |
| Date of Death | 9th April 1942 |
| Place of Death | HMS Hermes off the coast of Sri Lanka |
| Age at Death | 21 |
| Unit and Regiment | Royal Navy |
| Rank | Air Mechanic 1st Class |
| Service Number | FAA⁄SFX. 319 |
| Memorial | Lee-on-Solent Memorial – Hampshire, UK Bay 3, Panel 4 |
| Local Memorials | Maesydderwen Roll of Honour Ystradgynlais War Memorial |
| Notes | Son of Mr. and Mrs. David Thomas of 25, Cwmtawe Road, Penrhos, Ystradgynlais |
From the South Wales Voice newspaper, 16th May 1942 :-
KILLED IN ACTION
News was received last week that David Naunton, eldest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. David Thomas of 25, Cwmtawe Road, Penrhos, has been killed in action.
Naunton, who was 21 years of age, was educated at Penrhos Council and Maes y Dderwen County Schools. He joined the Fleet Air Arm three years ago and served on the Aircraft carrier Hermes for the past two years.