Wilson, Thomas Z/2324 (1897 - 1915)

Able Seaman, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, Collingwood Battalion, Royal Naval Division

Buried at Helles Memorial

Commemorated at Scottish National War Memorial

Thomas was the son of Thomas and Sarah Wilson of 43 Farie Street, Rutherglen.

He worked as a fitter in the North British Locomotive Works.

Thomas was killed in action aged 17 on 4th June 1915 at the Third Battle of Krithia, near the Kereves Dere when the Battalion went forward in support of the attack and "was practically destroyed".

His name is recorded on the Helles Memorial.

Reproduced from the Scots at War Trust Roll of Honour: scotsatwar.co.uk