Private Thomas R. Clay trained at London, Ontario, until July 1915, when he left for overseas. In March 1916 he went from West Sandling to France, transferring to the 18th. Battalion. He went with that unit through St. Eloi and other engagements an the Somme front until November 18th, when he suffered a gunshot wound in the left hand. After treatment in Leeds War Hospital, England, Private Clay was given light duty at Bramshott Camp, owing to disability also from trench feet, but returned to France December 1917.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

IODE, Chatham Daily Planet (25-01-1915), Chatham Daily Planet (03-03-1919), Chatham Daily Planet (04-03-1919), Chatham Daily Planet (05-03-1919)

Height	5' 10"
Eye Colour	Brown
Age	18
Complexion	Fair
Hair	Brown
Race	White
Birthplace	Hammersmith, London, England.
Religion	Anglican
Last Place of Employment	Detroit, Michigan
Marital Status	Single
When Enlisted	January 1st, 1915
Where Enlisted	Chatham, Ontario
Next of Kin	Mother- Mrs. Rose Angell, Chatham, Ontario.

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