Harry Prosser Thomas
Harry Prosser Thomas was killed in action in Tunisia in April 1943.
The information on Harry Prosser 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 | Harry Prosser Thomas |
Date of Death | 20th April 1943 |
Place of Death | Tunisia |
Age at Death | 33 |
Unit and Regiment | Essex Regiment; 1⁄4th Bn. |
Rank | Private |
Service Number | 4074475 |
Local Memorials | Ystradgynlais War Memorial |
Memorial | MEDJEZ-EL-BAB MEMORIAL - TUNISIA; Face 24 |
Notes | Son of Evan Prosser Thomas and Susanah Thomas. |
Harry Prosser Thomas To the left is a photograph of Private Harry Thomas from the South Wales Voice newspaper.. |
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From the South Wales Voice newspaper, 29th May 1943 :-
YSTRADGYNLAIS SOLDIER KILLED IN TUNISIA
Mr. Evan Prosser Thomas of 6, Wind Road, Ystradgynlais, has received information from the War Office that his fourth son, Private Harry Thomas, was killed in action in the last battle of North Tunisia on April 20. Deceased was 33 and of a quiet nature. He was a cousin of Mr. J. E. Prosser Thomas, chemist, Ystalyfera. Sympathy is extended to the family in their sad bereavement.