Date: 1917

Transcript:

In Loving Memory
of
WILLIE BENJAMIN THOMAS,
The Beloved son of William and Catherine
Ann Thomas, Glan'rafon, Rhydyclafdy,
Who was killed in action in France
February 26th, 1917, whilst serving with the South
Wales Borderers.
Aged 24 years.
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When last we saw him smiling,
He looked so strong and brave,
We little thought how soon he'd be
Laid in a soldier's grave.

This document was brought to the attention of the U-Boat Project 1914-18 by Gina Miles, Pontypridd, who inherited the postcard collection from the Thomas family and kindly allowed us to share it.