1900 Nov 29. Born Limerick
1901 census at Gortboy, Newcastle, Limerick
1911 census at 7 Gortboy, Newcastle, Limerick
1915 Aug 26. Enlisted in 8th RMF as # 5809 . Misstated age at 19 years, when he was only 14
1915 Dec 21 Posted to France
1916 Aug 8 Posted back to UK
1916 Aug 28 Discharged because of his lie on age. He was still only 15
1920 Nov 6 . Joined with RIC no 79634 & ADRIC no 205/200. ex-Soldier & Checker
1920 Dec 16. Posted J Coy
1920 Feb 10. Gave evidence at trial of 9 IRA men in Adare. He had given a statement at Newcastle West RIC Barracks, but later rescinded it, and the case collapsed
1921 Feb 18 . Posted 2 Vets and left ADRIC
1921 Jun 22 Shot & wounded
1921 Oct 17 Having got a ticket to USA from his brother Joseph, Thomas leaves home without telling his parents
This article says he was abducted by the IRA in October 1921 and taken to Macroom where he was executed and buried in secret. But I can find nothing to substantiate that statement. There is nothing in Witness Statements nor anywhere else
1921 Oct 18 His compensation case heard at Limerick Quarter Sessions. He was apparently awarded £550 compensation by the court, but the money was never claimed. If his father's statement is correct, Thomas left home the day before the compensation case.
