Rifleman THOMAS SANDS
Service Number: B/2115
Regiment & Unit/Ship
Rifle Brigade
7th Bn.
Date of Death
Died 07 January 1916
Age 32 years old
- Country of Service United Kingdom
- Additional Info Son of John and Jeanie Sands, of "Oaklea," Darvel, Newmilns, Ayrshire. Educated at Moray House, Edinburgh. Eleven years teacher in Larkhall Academy. Enlisted August, 1914.
- Personal Inscription FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH ONE WHO NEVER TURNED HIS BACK BUT MARCHED BREAST FORWARD
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